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

The Los Angeles Clippers needed a big performance out of James Harden on Thursday, and they got one. Facing elimination, the Clippers held off the Denver Nuggets, 111-105, in Game 6 behind 28 points,