Tyronn Lue wasn’t relying on group chats or motivational quotes — he called every Clippers player the night before Game 6 to deliver a clear message: We can win this. On Thursday night, that belief turned into action. James Harden led the charge with 28 points over 47 grueling minutes, while Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell added crucial firepower in the 111-105 win over the Denver Nuggets.
The turning point? Lue inserted Nicolas Batum to open the second half, replacing Kris Dunn and unlocking spacing for Harden. Batum responded with elite two-way play, defending both Murray and Jokic. “Batum’s going to start next game, no doubt,” said Jokic. With Lue now 11-5 all-time in elimination games, the Clippers head to Game 7 in Denver with momentum — and a belief forged in late-night calls.
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