Nuggets erase 15-point deficit, stun Clippers in Game 1 OT win

espn.comPublished: 4/20/2025

Summary

Russell Westbrook made a splash in Game 1 as the Nuggets secured a thrilling 112-110 victory over the Clippers in overtime, with his clutch 3-pointer at the final buzzer marking his playoff debut inside the last 30 seconds. The Nuggets, trailing by 15 early, fought back heroically thanks to Nikola Jokic's impressive triple-double and Aaron Gordon's 25-point performance, while the Clippers' 20 turnovers handed Westbrook an opportunity he rarely gets against L.A.