Not too long ago, the Denver Nuggets were notoriously known for having the Clippers' number. Those days seem to be over, especially after last night's disappointing loss to the Clippers without Kawhi Leonard.

James Harden scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic’s triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122.

James Harden had 39 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 126-122 win over the Denver Nuggets in Inglewood, Calif., on Sunday night.

Also during the first half, James Harden made history and became just the second player in league history to record 3,000 three-pointers, joining Stephen Curry. Not only did Harden reach a career milestone, he pulled off a phenomenal performance. Harden ended the game with 39 points, 11 assists and 9 rebounds.

The Los Angeles Clippers secured a key victory over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA regular season action, and James Harden achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious career. The Los Angeles Clippers continue to prove they’re a force to be reckoned with,

Harden’s 39 points outshine Nikola Jokic’s 28-point triple-double as the Clippers edge Denver, 126-122. Norman Powell scores 28 in his return after missing six games with an injury.