The series tied at 2-2. Kawhi the early flush, but it's Denver out to a quick double-digit lead and lead by 12 at the break. Westbrook providing a lot of scoring off the bench. Batum blocks a Jokic push shot, Dunn 3 of 4 from deep. The Nuggets up 8 at the half, with Murray doing the bulk of the scoring. Plenty of steals and easy buckets both ways, Batum blocks Jokic again. Braun hits the 3 to end the 3rd, to give Denver a sizeable 16-point lead. Murray continues to knock them down, the Nuggets get a little sloppy though, creating a window of opportunity for the Clippers. Denver pulls back away though late, to take 3-2 series lead. Both teams shot well, the Nuggets lights out though, 51% from 3. Both teams equally took care of the ball and were even on the boards. Murray with a super-efficient 43 points, 7 assists, 5 boards and 3 steals, just 1 turnover. Gordon an efficient 23 points and 4 boards. Jokic an inefficient 13-point triple-double, 12 assists, 10 boards and 2 blocks. For the Clippers, Leonard 20 points, 11 assists, 9 boards and 2 blocks, with just 1 turnover. Dunn an efficient 15 points, 6 of 7 from the field and 2 steals, no turnovers.
3. (Den) J. Murray, 2. (Lac) K. Leonard, 1. (Den) A. Gordon.
3. (Den) J. Murray, 2. (Lac) K. Leonard, 1. (Den) A. Gordon.