Kawhi Leonard has not yet debuted due to right knee injury management, and the Nuggets have been without starting power forward Aaron Gordon the last 10 games. In an official announcement prior to the game,

James Harden went for 39 points and 11 assists, and the Nuggets missed nine free throws Sunday to spoil Aaron Gordon’s return in a 126-122 loss to the Clippers.

Dec 1, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Denver Nuggets returned from a three-day break and looked exactly like the team they’ve been.

After missing six games, Norman Powell scores 28 points and Clippers defeat Nuggets, who get a triple-double from Nikola Jokic.

Ahead, 115-113, Clippers guard Norman Powell was fouled by Christian Braun with 2:24 left in the game and made all three foul shots to take a 118-113 lead. After Jokic made one of two foul shots, James Harden hit a 16-foot jump shot to push the Clippers up, 120-114.

The Los Angeles Clippers secured a key victory over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA regular season action, and James Harden achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career. The Los Angeles Clippers continue to prove they’re a force to be reckoned with,