Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets showcased a resounding performance, decisively overcoming the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7. This victory marked a historic milestone as the first instance in NBA playoff history where six players from a winning team scored 15 or more points in a Game 7. Aaron Gordon led with 22 points, closely followed by Christian Braun's 21. The Nuggets, after initially trailing, ignited a second-quarter surge that put them on a winning trajectory.

Despite Kawhi Leonard's notable contribution of 22 points for the Clippers, the team struggled as James Harden managed only 7 points. The Nuggets' strong bench performance, especially from Russell Westbrook, proved pivotal. As interim coach David Adelman noted, this victory is part of a larger journey, and as the Nuggets prepare to face the Thunder, the stakes continue to rise.