3 Takeaways: Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 24: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against the LA Clippers on February 24, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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DENVER, COLORADO – FEBRUARY 24: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket against Gary Harris #14 of the Denver Nuggets in the first quarterat the Pepsi Center on February 24, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

Denver played impressive defense for the second game in a row

The Nuggets limited the Clippers to 96 points, which is impressive considering Los Angeles had scored over 100 points in four straight games leading up to last night’s game. After impressing on defense against the Dallas Mavericks just two days earlier, Denver turned in another great performance.

The Nuggets held the Clippers to just 34.5% shooting from the field, including just 14.3% (3-21) from three point land. Many Nuggets fans will remember the abysmal defense that the team played leading up to the All-Star break, so having back-to-back solid defensive performances is a sight for sore eyes.

Defense will be what makes or breaks this Nuggets team, and so far the team has impressed after having a break to regroup and get healthy.

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