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NBA playoffs: Nuggets bounce back for OT thriller over Clippers, start playoffs on right foot after chaotic end to season

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Denver Nuggets beat Los Angeles Clippers 112 -110 in overtime to take 1 -0 series lead in first -round playoff series.

Russell Westbrook comes up with late big plays for Denver .

Nikola Joki led the way with 29 points, 12 assists, nine rebounds and three steals.

James Harden led the Clippers to a 15-point first half lead before the game went to overtime.

He played a strong game on both sides of the ball on Saturday with 21 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 10 of 15 from the field. Harden led the Clippers with 43 minutes despite playing much of the game in foul trouble after picking up three in the first half . He led the Clippers with 32 points, 11 assists and six rebounds. But it wasn't enough to lead Los Angeles to victory. The Clippers and Nuggets will face off again in Game 2 on Monday in Denver ..