The Denver Nuggets faced a setback in their playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, losing 111-105 at the Intuit Dome, despite strong individual performances from key players. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 27 points, while James Harden and Norman Powell contributed 28 and 24 points, respectively. The Nuggets, under interim head coach David Adelman, acknowledged the need for offensive adjustments heading into Game 7, particularly in improving ball security and controlling the game's pace.

Despite their loss, the Nuggets showcased an impressive shooting percentage of 52.4% from the field and 40.7% from beyond the arc. However, their 12 turnovers allowed the Clippers to capitalize with 23 points off those mistakes. The Nuggets aim to refine their offensive strategy to avoid similar issues in the decisive Game 7 of the series.