Three quick takeaways from Nuggets’ 111-105 loss to Clippers in Game 6.
Stomach turning: There is nothing funny about turnovers and Joker fading into the background. The Nuggets spoiled a terrific opening punch with sloppy play to open the second quarter. They committed five turnovers in the first four minutes as the Clippers used a smaller lineup, leaning heavily on Nicolas Batum instead of relying on Ben Simmons, a ghost in a uniform. DeAndre Jordan looked lost, forcing Nikola Jokic back into the game. It made sense to keep the Clippers within reach. But interim coach David Adelman and the Nuggets paid a price.