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Denver's Nikola Jokić erupted for 55 points to lead the Nuggets to a 130–116 victory over the Clippers at Intuit Dome on November 12. Jokić's dominant performance anchored Denver's efficient offensive showing, as the Nuggets shot 52.4% from the field and made 13 three-pointers while committing just 11 turnovers. Aaron Gordon added 18 points for the visitors. The Clippers, led by James Harden's 23 points and J. Miller's 22, managed only a 48.8% field-goal rate and struggled particularly in the third quarter, when Denver's defense tightened considerably—the Nuggets outscored Los Angeles 43–22 in that period to seize control. Denver's defensive rating of 121.6 proved decisive against a Clippers offense that generated 28 assists but couldn't overcome the efficiency gap; Los Angeles' 36 rebounds and 16 three-pointers weren't enough to compensate for Jokić's relentless scoring. The win solidifies Denver's status as a Western Conference threat heading into the season's stretch.