Nikola Jokic’s Big Effort Helps Nuggets Hold Off Clippers

Nikola Jokic’s Big Effort Helps Nuggets Hold Off Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (4) moves the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Bones Hyland (3), during an NBA game at Crypto.com Arena, in Los Angeles on Dec. 26, 2021. Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Nikola Jokic had 26 points, matched his career best of 22 rebounds and also contributed eight assists as the visiting Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 103–100 on Sunday night.

Will Barton scored 17, Davon Reed added 15 points and Austin Rivers and Monte Morris had 12 apiece for Denver.