The LA Clippers lost an overtime contest to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs on Saturday. Jumping out to a 15-point lead in the first half, LA slowly saw its advantage dwindle until regulation concluded with the score tied 98-98.

Russell Westbrook, who played with the Clippers just last season, knocked down a critical 3-pointer to give the Nuggets a late lead. James Harden squared things up with a runner late, however, sending the game to overtime.

Aaron Gordon had six of his 25 points in overtime, Russell Westbrook came up with a big defensive play in the final seconds and the host Denver Nuggets rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 112-110 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday.