Kawhi Leonard has not yet debuted due to right knee injury management, and the Nuggets have been without starting power forward Aaron Gordon the last 10 games. In an official announcement prior to the game,

James Harden went for 39 points and 11 assists, and the Nuggets missed nine free throws Sunday to spoil Aaron Gordon’s return in a 126-122 loss to the Clippers.

Dec 1, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) shoots against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The Denver Nuggets returned from a three-day break and looked exactly like the team they’ve been.