George’s Heave Just Late, Jokic and Nuggets Top Clips in OT

George’s Heave Just Late, Jokic and Nuggets Top Clips in OT
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot over Mason Plumlee (44) of the Los Angeles Clippers in the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Feb. 26, 2023. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
The Associated Press
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DENVER—Nikola Jokic had 40 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 134–124 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Clippers in a matchup of Western Conference contenders Sunday night, Feb. 26.

Paul George nearly won it for the Clippers with an incredible shot at the end of regulation, but his long heave from just in front of the 3-point line in the backcourt came just after the buzzer.