Clippers vs. Nuggets: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Los Angeles Clippers (36-37) play against the Denver Nuggets (30-30) at Ball Arena
Game Time: 10:00 PM EDT on Tuesday March 22, 2022
Los Angeles Clippers 7, Denver Nuggets 10 (Q1 08:20)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
The Nuggets playing with a sense of urgency to open this game. – 10:09 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Ty Lue immediately calls a timeout after Nikola Jokic beats Ivica Zubac downcourt by several strides after a Clippers turnover and gets a dunk for his hustle. Clippers trail 10-7. – 10:09 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
🚨 Joker Jam Alert 🚨 – 10:09 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
We talk a lot about Jeff Green’s jumping but not so much about his running, which is also pretty impressive. He’s got back-to-back buckets. Nuggets trail the Clippers by 1 three minutes in. – 10:08 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic is playing with a lot of urgency to begin the game tonight. He seems determined to get a win. – 10:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jeff Green has the right idea: cram it through the basket if the shots aren’t falling. – 10:06 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic forces two steals on the Clippers’ first two possessions but of course Denver has nothing to show for it. A Will Barton missed layup and an Aaron Gordon missed 3. – 10:05 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Very much so looking forward to how the Nuggets bounce back tonight. – 10:03 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
There were some boos for Marcus Morris Sr. during pregame introductions. Morris brothers not particularly beloved in Denver. – 9:59 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Let’s roll, #ClipperNation!
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/ZgkuIX92X4 – 9:45 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone on possibly protecting his strategy tonight with a potential play-in matchup with the Clippers to come: “They know us. We know them. There really are no surprises at this point. The only surprises would be if Paul George came back, if Jamal Murray came back.” – 9:38 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Warriors 2-8 without Curry.
Among the losses:
-by 20 to Timberwolves
-by 19 to Raptors
-by 7 to Nuggets
-by 5 to Pelicans
-by 4 to Magic – 9:37 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
We see you @Jamal Murray 👀 pic.twitter.com/TRQe4iTnpI – 9:37 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers will start Batum, Morris, Zubac, Coffey and Jackson tonight in Denver.
Nuggets starting Gordon, Green, Jokic, Barton and Morris. – 9:33 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Pregame show starts now. Come join.
✅ Why the Nuggets and Clippers may be starting a rivalry
✅ Up Vogt, Down Vogt
✅ Nuggets looking to stabilize
youtube.com/watch?v=OsAYfF… – 9:30 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Getting us started tonight💪 pic.twitter.com/55uRUlVqYk – 9:30 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
JaMychal Green is AVAILABLE tonight. – 9:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jamal Murray, 11 months after left knee surgery to repair a torn ACL pic.twitter.com/bE24WZV80h – 9:25 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Preparations in Denver.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/zLfQAjrokc – 9:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Just so people know, Jamal Murray’s working out pregame here. Light shooting work. – 9:20 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Fan for a night at Nuggets vs Clippers! Come say hi! Let’s go Nuggets #MileHighBasketball @AltitudeTV pic.twitter.com/PBezaJwrS4 – 9:15 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Gettin’ loose.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/iZANUYr6Vs – 9:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Wanted to share that pregame, I asked Michael Malone if Denver had considered altering the starting lineup.
Here was his full response: pic.twitter.com/8EGkeNDHuo – 9:03 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Get the scoop on tonight’s matchup.
#GetItLocked | @betwayusa – 9:00 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Programming note: @kylefredrickson handling #Nuggets duties tonight. Give him a follow. You’re in good hands. pic.twitter.com/ZtY6XJQ6na – 8:53 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
🧈 pic.twitter.com/ZynAru2nc4 – 8:51 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
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Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Back on the floor.
🕖 7:00PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/EyRW16Kfj7 – 8:39 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
From G League teammates to NBA opponents💯🔒
@BigGameTae 🤝 @Isaiah Hartenstein pic.twitter.com/eEf37skgjn – 8:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Michael Malone on the thought that Clippers may be back here for a Play-In game📼
Says that his team just needs a win, and notes that all of these matchups with Clippers have come down to last shot.
Adds that only surprise would be if Paul George or Jamal Murray came back… pic.twitter.com/lIJm9T9e9f – 8:24 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Mike Malone on the Clippers (on Zoom): “We’ve had three games against them and they’ve all gone to the wire … so they know us, we know them. The only surprise would be if Paul George came back, Jamal Murray came back.” – 8:20 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks point guard Jrue Holiday has moved past #Clippers star Paul George for No. 82 on the all-time steals list. – 8:13 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Jason Preston’s workout finished in Denver with work against Jeremy Castleberry. There are still some basketball moves he’s adding as part of his recovery. pic.twitter.com/X45qx18GZT – 8:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Quickest way for #Suns to clinch top overall seed in playoffs?
Win next two at T-Wolves and at Nuggets OR win Wednesday at T-Wolves and Memphis lose Wednesday home to Brooklyn.
If Grizzlies fall to #Nets, they can only win 58 games at the most.
Kyrie Irving can play on road. pic.twitter.com/qu5r7GUiRx – 8:01 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
On the scene. pic.twitter.com/abgOuUM8wq – 7:54 PM
Jabari Young @JabariJYoung
“It’s not one of those things to where it’s me partnering and saying, ‘Hey, this is my name.’ This is a product that I helped develop.”
ICYMI: Former #NFL star DeMarcus Ware built his own app with @Apple help — here’s how he did it
#SportsBiz #Cowboys
cnbc.com/amp/2020/12/08… – 7:50 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
A couple young stars will go at it tonight in the Mile High🌟 pic.twitter.com/a3lv7dY5c8 – 7:03 PM
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
WR Demarcus Robinson and the #Raiders are “close” on a deal, per source.
Robinson, 27, scored 14 TDs his last four seasons w/the #Chiefs, having never missed a single game. Las Vegas clearly didn’t want him to leave without a deal. Another weapon for Derek Carr. 🏴☠️☠️ – 5:28 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
w/ DEN starters’ recent struggles, Jokic no longer has the biggest on/off NetRtg differential…
1. G. Hill: 14.9
2. Tatum: 14.7
3. Jokic: 14.2
4. Steph Curry: 13.8
5. Kenrich!: 13.5
6. Quickley: 12.4
7. Nurkic: 11.9
8. Antetokounmpo: 10.6
8. Garland: 10.6
10. Embiid: 10.5 – 4:54 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
“This guy is absolutely insane in the open field”: 49ers rave about new Dolphin Mostert. And lots and lots of Mostert nuggets as we all put our lives on hold waiting for decision from Terron Armstead: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 4:39 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
We’re excited to parter with @Hennessy to announce the 75 Moves That Start Movements. With the NBA’s 75th anniversary, we’ll award hundreds of minority-owned businesses with relief through the #UnfinishedBusiness program.
Apply today👉 https://t.co/4yNuADyD3A
#MakeMoves pic.twitter.com/VliluNkAwm – 4:30 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
🏀 Why the Celtics are serious contenders
🏀 How Pat Bev has changed the culture for the Timberwolves
🏀 The possibility of Kawhi and PG returning
#TheMismatch with @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor: open.spotify.com/episode/5Af1Xn… – 4:15 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
So let’s say the Wolves have a 65% chance of beating the Clippers in the 7 v. 8 play-in game. And let’s say if they lose to the Clippers that they have a 70% of beating the Lakers/Pels in the second play-in
Mathematically, that’s a 90% chance of getting out of the play-in. – 4:09 PM
