NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic (49-14-10) Carries Nuggets to OT Win

NBA Roundup: Nikola Jokic (49-14-10) Carries Nuggets to OT Win
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the net against Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and guard Reggie Jackson (1) as guard Amir Coffey (7) defends in overtime at Ball Arena, in Denver, on Jan. 19, 2022. Isaiah J. Downing/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Nikola Jokic had 49 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, Aaron Gordon hit a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds left in overtime and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 130–128 on Wednesday night.

Jokic finished one point short of his career high, and Gordon wound up with 28 points. Monte Morris had 19 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, and Jeff Green scored 12 for Denver.