Leonard led Los Angeles with 14 points at the break, while Harden struggled, going just 2-of-6 for seven points. Norman Powell chipped in four, and Ivica Zubac added eight. Braun paced the Nuggets with 11 points, while Gordon and Westbrook each scored 10, and Jokic had nine.

The Denver Nuggets have advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals following a 120-101 blowout win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 7 at Ball Arena on Saturday. The Nuggets never looked back in this one after seizing control in the second quarter and have now set up a titanic clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Denver Nuggets had control of the series over the Los Angeles Clippers, heading into Game 6 with a 3-2 lead and a chance to advance. However, the Clippers were able to defend their home court, setting up a decisive Game 7 back in Denver with the winner set to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the next round.