Jokic Has 26 Points, 22 Rebounds, Leads Denver Past Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) defends against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Dec. 26, 2021. AP Photo/Ashley Landis

LOS ANGELES—Nikola Jokic kept the Denver Nuggets from blowing another game with a history-making performance.

He had 26 points and 22 rebounds, rallying Denver past the Los Angeles Clippers 103-100 on Dec. 26 after the Nuggets wasted a 17-point lead.