Glut of turnovers against Nuggets sinks Clippers

Westbrook caps Denver comeback as it edges LA in opening playoff game

DENVER — The sizzling Los Angeles Clippers rolled into the playoffs as the NBA's hottest team having won 18 of 21, including their last eight.

Kawhi Leonard was playing like his old self after dealing with injuries ever since joining the Clippers five years ago. James Harden increased his scoring average better than six points from a year ago and Ivica Zubac had a breakout season in his eighth year in the league, setting career highs in points (16.8), rebounds (an NBA-best 12.6) and assists (2.7).

The trio combined for 75 points in the Clippers' first-round opener at Denver on Saturday, but Los Angeles came away a 112-110 loser in overtime after ruining a 43-for-86 shooting performance with uncharacteristic sloppiness on offense.