Blazier's 22 points weren't enough to save the Clippers from a 122-110 victory over the Nuggets.

October 15th - The Clippers defeated the Nuggets 122-110 . Rui Hachimura contributed 16 points , 5 rebounds , and 1 assist, while Reggie Miller added 15 points , 5 rebounds , and 2 assists. For the Nuggets, Blazier scored 22 points and grabbed 2 rebounds, while Whitmore added 17 points and 4 rebounds.

In the first quarter, the Nuggets built a 15- point lead. The Clippers then responded with an alley-oop by Jackson, followed by baskets from Garland, Lopez, and Pickett, with Miller adding a layup. The first quarter ended in a 24-24 tie. In the second quarter, Strausser hit consecutive three-pointers, but the Clippers turned the tide with scoring from Jones, Wagner, and Hachimura. Hachimura drew a foul and calmly made all three free throws. At halftime, the Clippers led 58-55 .

After switching sides, Rui Hachimura continued his offensive surge from both inside and outside, while Wagner and Miller also hit consecutive three-pointers, giving the Clippers an 18-6 run and extending their lead to double digits. At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers led 96-81 . In the final quarter, the Nuggets narrowed the gap to 7 points. At the crucial moment, Miller hit a three-pointer, and Martinelli scored on consecutive possessions, helping the Clippers regain control. Although the Nuggets continued to chase in the final stages, the Clippers withstood the pressure. Ultimately, the Clippers defeated the Nuggets 122-110 .

Nuggets player statistics

Blazier 22 points , 2 rebounds; Whitmore 17 points, 4 rebounds; Murray 14 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Strausser 11 points , 2 rebounds; Gordon 8 points, 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Holmes II 8 points , 1 rebound; Johnson 5 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Jokic 5 points , 6 rebounds , 7 assists; Nagy 5 points , 3 rebounds; Nembuhad 5 points, 1 rebound , 2 assists

Clippers player statistics

Rui Hachimura: 16 points, 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Miller : 15 points , 5 rebounds , 2 assists; Jones: 14 points, 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Garland: 14 points, 2 rebounds , 8 assists; Wagler: 12 points , 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Pickett: 10 points , 1 rebound , 5 assists; Jackson: 9 points, 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Lopez: 9 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Dick: 8 points, 3 rebounds , 4 assists

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