While nobody shifted into full takeover mode like Kawhi Leonard did in Game 2, the victors used a balanced attack to put the game away. James Harden (20 points, nine assists and six rebounds), Leonard (21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists), Norman Powell (20 points) and Ivica Zubac (19 points and nine rebounds) led the way.

Kawhi Leonard recorded 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and the Los Angeles Clippers took a 2-1 series lead with a convincing 117-83 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at Inglewood,

Nikola Jokic delivered a strong message defending Kawhi Leonard following the Los Angeles Clippers' 117-83 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs. The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic struggled in a lopsided Game 3 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome.