The Nuggets were unable to capitalize on Nikola Jokic’s 36 points, 17 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Jokic accomplished his 24th triple-double of the year, but with just seconds left, he missed a three-point shot.
Even though they have already secured a play-in spot, the Clippers’ chances of qualifying for the postseason are enhanced by the result.
The top six teams in each conference advance to the postseason, with the remaining two slots determined by play-in games between the seventh and tenth-place teams.
For the Clippers, who were without Kawhi Leonard due to a knee injury, Paul George scored 28 points and James Harden scored 20.
The Knicks ultimately prevailed 120-109 thanks to the 35 points scored by Jalen Brunson and the 31 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists from Josh Hart.
In addition to being sixth in the NBA Eastern Conference, Julius Randle’s dislocated shoulder will require surgery, meaning he will miss the remainder of the season, the Knicks announced before the game.
