Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, passes as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, center, celebrates with center Ivica Zubac, left, after scoring as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic reacts to getting a foul called against him during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, tries to shoot as Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook fouls him during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, left, shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, left, and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic go after a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers center Mason Plumlee defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone, right, yells at referees as he receives a technical foul while Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, right, shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook, upper left, celebrates after dunking as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., lower left, and guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, below, and Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. grapple for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann, left, shoots as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson, below, tries to shoot as Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)