Russell Westbrook Leads Nuggets Past Clippers in Game 7

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7, advancing to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. Russell Westbrook, facing his former team, delivered a standout performance off the bench with 16 points, five rebounds, five assists, and five steals, providing crucial energy and momentum that sparked the Nuggets’ victory. His emphatic late-game steal and dunk, followed by a prolonged rim hang resulting in a technical foul, became a defining and celebratory moment for both Westbrook and Nuggets fans. Throughout the series, Westbrook capitalized on the Clippers’ defensive strategy to leave him open, shooting a career-best 41.9% from three-point range and expressing satisfaction at proving his doubters wrong. The Clippers' decision to trade Westbrook earlier in the season now appears regrettable, as his play was instrumental in Denver’s series win, while LA struggled with their replacements. As the Nuggets move forward, Westbrook’s leadership and intensity will be key, especially with the next round looming against his original NBA team.