US EditionBennedict Mathurin (38) lifts Clippers to tight win over Nuggets
- At the Intuit Dome on February 20, Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 in his home debut, helping the Clippers beat Denver 115-114.
- Acquired at the trade deadline, Bennedict Mathurin joined the Clippers from the Indiana Pacers with Isaiah Jackson and was playing just his third game after Ivica Zubac was sent to Indiana.
- Facing a halftime deficit, a fourth-quarter altercation led to technical fouls for Kris Dunn, Mathurin, and Jonas Valanciunas, with Denver tying at 83-83 on a free throw.
- The win improved the Los Angeles Clippers to 21-7 since Dec. 20, and Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his 34th consecutive 20-point game.
- Mathurin's performance suggests he can integrate into the Clippers' offense, while Nikola Jokic is still finding his rhythm after missing 16 games; the Nuggets face Portland and the Clippers host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday.
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