Los Angeles leaned on its veterans in the win, and they delivered a pair of vintage performances. James Harden, who struggled in Game 5 with just 11 points, put up 28 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Kawhi Leonard was equally as important with 27 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.

This is the same scenario Denver faced a year ago with Minnesota, but the Nuggets are looking for a different outcome this time.

The Los Angeles Clippers enter Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets with their backs against the wall, looking to avoid elimination and force a Game 7 back in Denv