Clippers Dominate Nuggets for 2-1 Series Lead

The Los Angeles Clippers lead the Denver Nuggets 2-1 in their first-round NBA playoff series after a dominant 117-83 win in Game 3, highlighted by Kawhi Leonard's 21 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, with Leonard drawing praise for his historic 39-point, 78.9% shooting performance in Game 2. James Harden and Norman Powell each contributed 20 points in Game 3, with Powell overcoming earlier struggles to deliver his first 20-point game of the series. Norman Powell was also involved alongside Jamal Murray in an emotional altercation during Game 2, underscoring the series' intensity. Denver's Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double in the Game 3 loss. The Clippers' strong defense and three-point shooting have been key to their recent success. Game 4 will be played on the Clippers' home court as they look to build on their momentum.