LOS ANGELES – There was no shortage of drama to open the 2021 preseason for the Denver Nuggets, who saw a last-second 3-point attempt from Markus Howard bounce off the rim, securing a 103-102 victory for the LA Clippers. Despite the result, there were many bright spots for Denver in this opening contest.
Denver fell behind early to begin the game, but behind a 16-point quarter from Michael Porter Jr., clawed back to within six at the end of the first frame, 30-24. While Porter Jr. was scoring, Aaron Gordon was dishing, as he finished with three assists in the opening quarter.