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Clippers vs Nuggets Final: 96-85 - Recap
Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Los Angeles over Denver, 96-85, on Wednesday at AdventHealth Arena.
Bettors who backed the Clippers were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 221.5.
Montrezl Harrell had 15 points for Los Angeles and Lou Williams chipped in with 12 points. Kawhi Leonard had 9 assists for the Clippers, while Kawhi Leonard was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Denver got 26 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 18 points from Jamal Murray. Jamal Murray contributed 7 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 48-40 at the break.
Los Angeles had a 41-38 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.