George, Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double, hang on to edge Nuggets

George, Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double, hang on to edge Nuggets
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden lays it up as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. defends during an NBA game in Los Angeles on April 4, 2024. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—Paul George scored 28 points, James Harden added 20, and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame an early 17-point deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 102–100 on Thursday night.

The Clippers snapped a five-game skid at home despite the absence of Kawhi Leonard, who missed his second straight game because of a sore right knee.