Clippers vs. Nuggets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Los Angeles Clippers (22-23) play against the Denver Nuggets (20-20) at Ball Arena
Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Wednesday January 19, 2022
Los Angeles Clippers 43, Denver Nuggets 34 (Q2 07:12)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers have gone from making 1 of their first 7 threes to 5 of their last 10. They push their lead to 43-34 with 7:12 before halftime. – 10:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers fan vs Rocky pic.twitter.com/5Lnt0tjETO – 10:42 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clippers 33, Denver 32.
That’s a lead. (10:04 – 2nd)
Brandon Boston with two quick 3s and the Clips with a 15-13 rebounding edge, including 5-4 on the offensive glass. (?) (!) – 10:41 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
BOSTON FOR THREE!! – 10:39 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ty begins second quarter with phenomenal play that leads to another Hartenstein lob pass, this time to Justise Winslow from the baseline – 10:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Only four shots for Nikola Jokić so far. That’s how you wear the Nuggets down over time. – 10:35 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Slight lead after one pic.twitter.com/0hEUr7Ha4E – 10:35 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Coast to coast. 🌊
📺 @ESPNNBA| #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/ekrtnm3ZFj – 10:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Points allowed tonight in Denver, although not the turn the other cheek kind you saw from LA on MLK Day.
Denver leads 29-25, cooling off immediately after they started making subs. Yes, just like last week in LA.
Jokic has 9 points, but Clippers have held him off glass so far. – 10:34 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets only outscored the Clippers by two points in Nikola Jokic’s 11 first-quarter minutes. Not ideal. – 10:34 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Nuggets lead 29-25 after one quarter. Zubac’s eight points lead L.A. Jokic has nine points and two assists but no rebounds yet.
Winslow could easily have had three assists in the last two minutes. He’s been great at driving downhill and looking for three-point shooters. – 10:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Somebody’s gonna have to explain to me why it’s so hard for Austin Rivers to make the entry pass. – 10:32 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Joel Embiid has been so ridiculous that Nikola Jokic might break the all-time PER record while tossing up 25-14-7 and still not make 1st-Team All-NBA. – 10:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
This is Isaiah Hartenstein’s first game back in Denver after the Nuggets traded him to Cleveland in exchange for JaVale McGee. – 10:31 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
And now Justise Winslow is back after a DNP-CD Monday and missing previous four in H&S – 10:29 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Captain Hook. 🪝
@Ivica Zubac with the hook shots.
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/nKonPgdYXC – 10:28 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
I think the Clippers just solved their transition problems.
Let Zubac run the point. – 10:27 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
That high-low with Jokic in the post and Bones at the top of the arc is exactly why you need to put shooters around Jokic. Until the #Nuggets start reliably hitting from 3, I think we’ll see more Bones (and maybe some Bryn) playing with Joker. – 10:27 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Luke Kennard checks in for his first minutes in January with the Clippers having made just one of their first seven threes. – 10:25 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
You could audibly hear the, “No, no, no, yes!” in the lower bowl as Will Barton sunk that last early shot-clock transition 3. Nuggets up 20-13 early. – 10:23 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Luke Kennard is back to play his first game of the month after this timeout.
Denver leads 20-13 and shooting a blistering 72.7% FGs, with the only misses coming from outside the arc.
Clippers hope Kennard is ready to shoot, as they have missed 6 of first 7 3s. – 10:22 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Depleted as they are, the Clippers have been able to score when they actually get into their offense. Freelancing and turnovers have yielded nothing. – 10:22 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Maybe it’s because I’m sitting next to the friends and family (and executive) section, but after Nikola threw that no-looker to Jeff Green in the corner, I heard at least three people say “nice pass.” Jokic has conditioned people to watch his every move. – 10:21 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Reggie Jackson talked Monday about wanting to be — and being — more physical: “Remembering that this is a contact sport, trying to impose my will and taking on the challenge. That was the fun part for me.”
Look for more of that today. – 10:20 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Denver is getting anything they want on off-ball actions so far. They’ve found cutters for buckets at least 3 times in the first 3 minutes. – 10:18 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
love an early JOK3R sighting – 10:18 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Teamwork makes the dream work 🤝 pic.twitter.com/33offnI3Fl – 10:17 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Six Clippers possessions, three turnovers to start this game. – 10:15 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Now that the Nuggets have a good chunk of their roster off the injury report, their offensive floor is so much higher. They simply have the requisite players to cook opponents with their starting lineup again. – 10:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue says he wanted Clippers to take care of the ball against the Nuggets, and his team has already turned it over 3 times in less than 3 minutes. Up there with his angriest first timeout of the game.
Denver up 9-3 with 9:23 left in opening quarter. – 10:15 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
That transition bucket between Gordon and Jokic is the perfect example of their chemistry being at such a high level after playing together with so many injuries. Wonderful unselfishness creating an easy bucket. – 10:14 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Congrats to Felipe Eichenberger, who was named the Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year for last season!
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/xEhmaAXfVj – 10:14 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic wins the tip and bullies Serge Ibaka in the post for the opening bucket. – 10:11 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets strength and conditioning coach Felipe Eichenberger was honored before tonight’s game as the NBA’s best strength coach. pic.twitter.com/kZLS9NY11J – 10:04 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Thanks for the assist.
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/CqUmjiHwvL – 10:04 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
The Denver Nuggets Director of Performance/Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Felipe Eichenberger has been named the NBA’s Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award. pic.twitter.com/N2sn7lV6W8 – 10:03 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters: Morris, Barton, Gordon, Jeff Green, Jokic – 10:02 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Never change, @BizzyBones11 😂 pic.twitter.com/oY9cg9cjCS – 9:58 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Together.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/crw5Ul4Ezb – 9:57 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
It’s @ChrisMarlowe and I on the call tonight for Nuggets vs Clippers on @AltitudeTV!
Let’s ball. pic.twitter.com/QlzBUuEqe8 – 9:54 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Porter Jr. getting shots up pregame. He’s ramped up his workout from even a couple games ago. pic.twitter.com/hjJxEfMLkz – 9:44 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jamal Murray getting some 1-on-1 in pregame. This is the closest to live basketball I’ve seen from Murray – really, really good progress. pic.twitter.com/CqfNBY7ZcE – 9:43 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray pregame going 1-on-1. He’s nine-months post-ACL surgery. pic.twitter.com/lWDU47Mi4W – 9:42 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
It’s official
STARTERS 1/19
LAC
Terance Mann
Serge Ibaka
Ivica Zubac
Amir Coffey
Reggie Jackson
DEN
Aaron Gordon
Jeff Green
Nikola Jokic
Will Barton
Monte Morris – 9:34 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Almost time to hoop 🏀
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/CTu9oeytRl – 9:33 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Sixers 123, Magic 110. Embiid matches a career-high with 50 points on 17-of-23 from the field and 15-of-27 from the FT line and also had 12 rebounds in 27 (!) minutes. Sixers have won 10 of their last 12. Up next: Clippers on Friday. – 9:18 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Tre Mann Facts
@Tre Mann | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/JevuCnmK0m – 9:16 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Tre Mann has seven points (3-of-3) in six minutes off the bench. – 9:14 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Last minute Nuggets ticket giveaway! Tonight 8pm vs Clippers.
What number career start is this for Nikola Jokić?
First person to answer correctly wins! – 9:02 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Have you voted today?
⭐️ 1 RT = 1 VOTE ⭐️
#NikolaJokic #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/Gut89YjHwl – 8:41 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Amir Coffey, Terance Mann, Serge Ibaka, Ivica Zubac at Denver. – 8:31 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Tonight’s starters:
Reggie Jackson
Amir Coffey
Terance Mann
Serge Ibaka
Ivica Zubac – 8:30 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue is here pregame in Denver. Luke Kennard will indeed play. His first game since Dec. 31. Ty says they’ll run the same plays they would normally for him, even though they know he’ll be “gassed” at altitude.
“We don’t expect him to be a hero tonight,” he said. – 8:30 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
#ClipperNation tap to play Bucket Blitz for a chance to win Clippers tickets. – 8:30 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue, on pregame Zoom: Says he’d rather the Clippers not dig a big hole tonight against Denver this time — “especially at this altitude.” – 8:28 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Denver Coach Michael Malone looking ahead to facing the Clippers — who rallied from 25 down to beat the Nuggets on Jan. 11: “We’ve had big leads against this team, but we have to be a lot more consistent in maintaining that effort.” – 8:21 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets strength coach Felipe Eichenberger has been named NBA Strength Coach of the Year, Michael Malone says. He’s getting the award tonight before Nuggets-Clippers tips off. – 8:17 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers F Marcus Morris Sr. will miss tonight’s game in Denver because of personal reasons. – 8:13 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
LA Clippers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (Personal) will not play tonight in Denver. – 8:13 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
#Nets lead 74-62 at the break. It’s their highest-scoring first half of the season, topping their 71 vs. the #Clippers on Dec. 27. – 8:07 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
5,280 feet up and in the building.
📍 Denver, CO pic.twitter.com/NmamNaOKDi – 8:05 PM
Jeff McDonald @JMcDonald_SAEN
“We really just have to focus on who we do have in the locker room.”
In a rare midseason deal, the Spurs bid farewell to Bryn Forbes, said hello to Juan Hernangomez and in the process continued to stockpile future draft picks.
expressnews.com/sports/spurs/a… via @expressnews – 8:03 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Shooting stats for Bryn Forbes with the Spurs this season:
#Nuggets pic.twitter.com/86UjVPWkxD – 7:37 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Reunited, and it feels so good.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/ZBIdRJjKPy – 7:31 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Over/Under 25 points for Nikola tonight?
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#MileHighBasketball – 7:23 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
“Well Bryn’s been wonderful here for a long time. Always done a good job, been a great teammate. He’ll have a chance to go knock down some shots for the Nuggets. We wish him well.” – Coach Pop on Forbes getting traded to Denver – 6:51 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Always left it all on the floor.
Thank you for everything, @PJ Dozier! pic.twitter.com/vL7H5HgL44 – 6:15 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bryn Forbes has been teammates with five surefire Hall of Famers:
– Giannis Antetokounmpo
– Pau Gasol
– Manu Ginobili
– Tony Parker
– Kawhi Leonard – 5:54 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
“Over the past four seasons, Forbes ranks third in the entire league in 3-point percentage (42.1 percent).”
Read up on what @Bryn Forbes will add to the squad ⤵️
nba.com/nuggets/news/f… – 5:45 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
New edition of THE LIST. Become a DNVR member and check it out.
✅ Jokic’s new, perfected skill
✅ The cumulative impact of “sneaky” wingspan
✅ Anatomy of a Bones Hyland heat check
✅ Tenacious Zeke
thednvr.com/the-list-davon… – 5:44 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Jumping on with @1043TheFan to talk #Nuggets trade. Come kick it! – 5:42 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
A true sharpshooter 🎯
Welcome to #MileHighBasketball, @Bryn Forbes! pic.twitter.com/urjenzgv4l – 5:20 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bryn Forbes won’t be available for the Nuggets tonight against the Clippers, I’m told. His debut will likely come Friday vs. the Grizzles. Forbes will wear No. 6 for Denver. – 5:11 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Now the Boston-Denver-San Antonio trade is complete:
Bryn Forbes is the first rostered player the Spurs have traded away in-season since Nando De Colo in 2014. – 5:11 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Official Trade: Spurs acquire Juan Hernangomez and 2028 protected second round pick from Denver
Bryn Forbes traded to Denver.
Hernangomez will wear number 41 – 5:09 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The three-team trade between the Nuggets, Celtics and Spurs is now official. In addition to acquiring Juancho Hernangomez and a second-round pick from the Nuggets, San Antonio also acquired cash considerations from both Denver and Boston. – 5:04 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
💬 Major injuries around the league
💬 Frank Vogel on the hot seat
💬 The trade between the Spurs, Celtics, and Nuggets
‘Group Chat’ with @Justin Verrier, @Rob Mahoney, and @BigWos: open.spotify.com/episode/7rzpl8… – 5:03 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets finalize the three-team trade, landing Bryn Forbes in Denver. – 5:02 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
ORCHARD ROSTER MOVE: We’ve acquired guard Bryn Forbes in a three-team trade with San Antonio and Boston.
🔗 https://t.co/fLNbhd5wXj
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/bGqXFtV2gZ – 5:00 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Another 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 to brighten up your feed. pic.twitter.com/t2x9RzBLMO – 5:00 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Remaining strength of schedule in West playoff field, via @tankathon (hardest to easiest):
Suns – 23rd
Warriors – 25th
Grizzlies – 29th
Jazz – 4th
Mavs – 13th
Nuggets – 24th
T’Wolves – 12th
Clippers – 5th
Lakers – 3rd
Blazers – 28th
Kings – 10th – 4:43 PM
