Nuggets 3-3 Clippers, let’s see what world media experts say, Western superstar gap

On May 2, 2025, the NBA Playoffs West in the sixth first round, the Nuggets 105-111 Clippers, with a big score of 3-3. The Clippers' three-pointers are not very accurate, but Harden and Leonard are under pressure and solving problems with their own personal abilities. In addition, Zubac actively grabs the board and is good at defending, and still has the initiative. Murray of the Nuggets still has a trend of explosion. Westbrook is in a hot state, continuing the feel of the fifth game. Jokic is calm in command and maturely resolves the Nuggets' offensive troubles. In the second half, Powell turned into Kobe, with Porter Jr. and Murray dunking, making three-pointers, assisting Batum to hit a three-pointer, and Harden and Leonard continued to widen the gap. In the end, the Nuggets counterattacked to a 6-point gap, but were still taken away by the Clippers with one offense and one defense. Zubac and Batum defended the key, and Powell made a three-pointer, and the game was finalized.

Let's see what the world media experts say?

US media: James Harden played very eagerly and is no longer as worrying as in the fifth game. The connection between Harden and Zubac is a successful combination of the Clippers, and Harden needs big players to do all kinds of work. Harden took the initiative through his personal breakthrough score and three-pointer with a step back. Harden and Leonard's ball quotient are too high, and the Clippers' offense is not good at outside attacks, so Harden and Leonard solve the problem by scoring the paint area. Harden scored 21 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists in the first half. Harden was very angry and he didn't want to end the series so early. Harden's teammates have a very good defensive attitude and have given Harden great help. Batum blocked continuously, giving Jokic enough trouble, and the Clippers finally won the game.

Australian media: The Nuggets need Jokic, which is the cornerstone of the team. It requires the joint efforts of all the team members to win a victory. When the Clippers were starting to make a continuous move, Jokic alone took the pressure to score and solved the difficulties. Playing Batum, Leonard, and Zubac in succession means having absolute dominance. With a huge body and a flexible brain, the game becomes much easier. Jokic has 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block within 21 minutes. As a comprehensive triple-double king, he has his own basketball philosophy to help the Nuggets.

European media: Clippers Dunn is a bad defender, repeatedly bullied by several Nuggets players, Tyron Lu has not replaced him yet. Aaron Gordon played Dunn at low posts for a row, Braun looked for Dunn, and Dunn hurt the team on the court. James Harden became strong in the sixth game. Within 38 minutes, he had scored 28 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. He didn't want to be said to be cowardly by so many people. He needs to win the game in his own way.

British media: Westbrook is still crucial and is the Nuggets' third core of the ball. Westbrook's impetus and fighting spirit are far superior to James Harden. Westbrook uses his energy to drive the bench lineup. Westbrook scored 13 points in the fifth game, and Westbrook did the same in the sixth game. He made Jokic and Murray easier and made basketball more meaningful. In the situation where the team was lagging behind, scoring 6 points, 2 assists and 2 rebounds in a row is a proof of the strength of the former triple-double king. He scored 2 open three-pointers in a row, which was the price of shorting Westbrook and not defending Westbrook. He has scored 10 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists in the half. Westbrook is so terrifying in the playoffs. He is the team's triple-double king second only to Jokic at this stage. The contract with the veteran's basic salary is worth a middle-class contract. Westbrook has been underrated, but he proved himself again and again. We must have enough respect for this former superstar.

French media: The Clippers' three-pointers were terrible, with 10 shots in the first quarter, with a 10% three-point shooting percentage. James Harden and Leonard created too many opportunities, but unfortunately the shooters around them did not catch them, and the Clippers became unable to shoot. Fortunately, the Clippers' defense has changed, and Batum blocked two consecutive shots, limiting Jokic's deterrence at the basket.

Japanese media: Nuggets Murray is still fighting like the fifth game, he is the superstar who wants to win the most. A healthy Murray cannot be underestimated. With 12 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and blocks in the first quarter, he became Jokic's most trusted second ball-holding thigh. In the last moment, he did not score a key goal, scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 blocks in the whole game, and unfortunately conceding Game 6.

Korean media: Clippers coach Tyron Lu's response was too poor on the spot, and the five small lineups still couldn't make the basketball, their defense was not good, and the offensive end was not opened. However, in the second half, Tyron Lue still received the bonus of superstars, including two superstars Harden and Leonard, as well as Zubac and Powell, the inside defense gate. The Clippers gradually recovered their form and eventually won the game.

Canadian media: James Harden has become aggressive and he doesn't want to go home so early. Clippers center Zubac blocked Jokic twice in a row to boost morale. The Clippers aren't that weak, they're getting tougher. Powell is a real man, with Porter and Murray dunking, scoring 10 points in a row, as if people can see the shadow of Kobe at the peak. Harden, Leonard, and Powell scored 79 points together, bringing the game to a tiebreak, which is a life-and-death battle.

In short, the Nuggets 105-111 Clippers, Powell of the Clippers played Kobe's temperament, James Harden and Leonard used their absolute strength and means to end the score through the inside, Zubac blocked Jokic, actively protected the backcourt rebounds, and became the core of the Clippers' defensive system. The Nuggets Murray and Aaron Gordon performed, but they were just a flash in the pan, and they still had to rely on Jokic. Jokic is strong, but also tired. Big center Zubac and power forward Batum, with wheels fighting defense, exhausting Jokic's physical fitness. In the end, the Clippers were both offensive and defensive, and they won Game 6.