Nuggets’ Jokic Scores 49 in Rally to Beat Clippers in OT 130–128

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, drives the lane as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Jan. 19, 2022. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

The Denver Nuggets (23–20) came from 12 points down at halftime to beat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers (22–24) in overtime, 130–128, on Wednesday night.

Denver coach Michael Malone said at the press conference following the game, “That was an incredible game. It really was, exciting, big plays on both ends. It was like a shootout at the OK Corral, nobody could get a stop.”