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Nuggets-Clippers Game 6 3-Pointers: Turnovers, too much James Harden doom Denver
Three quick takeaways from Nuggets’ 111-105 loss to Clippers in Game 6.
Stomach turning: There is nothing funny about turnovers and Joker fading into the background. The Nuggets spoiled a terrific opening punch with sloppy play to open the second quarter. They committed five turnovers in the first four minutes as the Clippers used a smaller lineup, leaning heavily on Nicolas Batum instead of relying on Ben Simmons, a ghost in a uniform. DeAndre Jordan looked lost, forcing Nikola Jokic back into the game. It made sense to keep the Clippers within reach. But interim coach David Adelman and the Nuggets paid a price. Jokic finished the first half 9 of 13 for 20 points. But foul trouble and perhaps fatigue played a role in a quiet finish. Jokic had five points in the second half on 2 of 9 shooting, and when Ivica Zubac blocked his driving layup with 24 seconds remaining — the three-time MVP wanted a foul — it sent the Clippers into a Game 7.
James Gang: Small Game James Harden helped the Nuggets take a 3-2 series advantage entering Thursday night. It matches his history of postseason fades as his career average sinks from 23.3 to 20.8 points in Games 5-7 in a series. Harden scored 26 points in Games 4 and 5 combined. He attempted only four 3-pointers. He flipped the script with a more aggressive approach. Harden posted 28 points, using a variety of moves, from stepback 3s (he sank three) to driving layups. That’s the bad news. The good news is that he has not resembled that player at Ball Arena since Game 1.
Powell’s Triple: Norman Powell has disappeared in Denver during this series, averaging 12.3 points a game. It is hard to remember an important sequence he has produced. But a return to Los Angeles brought his offense back to life. The Clippers guard scored 11 points in the third quarter, finding space in transition and behind the arc. He eclipsed 20 points in all three games at Intuit Dome, including 24 on Thursday. The Clippers went 4 for 22 from 3-point range in the first half. Led by Powell, the Clippers drained 4 of 9 behind the arc in the third, outscoring Denver 32-22.
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The University of Denver will close the Ricks Center for Gifted Children next year as enrollment has fallen in recent years, the college announced this week.
The Ricks Center, which serves gifted children as young as 3 years old, will operate for the 2026-27 academic year before closing, according to a letter DU sent parents on Wednesday.
“The University of Denver has made the difficult decision to close the Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the conclusion of the 2026–2027 academic year,” spokesman Jon Stone said in a statement. “This decision reflects long-term operational and financial considerations and is not a reflection of the school’s quality, leadership, or community.”
The center, which is located on DU’s campus, was started in 1984 as the University Center for Gifted Young Children. The program offers classes to students in preschool through eighth grade, according to the website.
The program, along with other public K-12 schools in the state, has experienced declining enrollment in recent years. The center enrolled 142 students for the 2025-26 academic year, which is down from 200 pupils four years ago.
The center will hold a meeting about the pending closure on March 6 for parents.
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David Fountaine Black
OBITUARY
Dave and Martha and their three boys moved to Denver in 1974 when Dave started work at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal. He and a business partner later purchased Mid-America Plating Company. Dave operated Mid-America for 36 years and finally retired in 2018.
He was a great golfer and natural athlete. Dave was an avid runner, and for many years, he woke up before the sun to get his miles in before work. He and Martha loved playing bridge with friends, gardening – growing fruit and flowers – and spending time outside relaxing and walking on the High Line Canal Trail and in Bible Park. Dave and Martha enjoyed getting back to Arizona during the winter at their Tucson home. They loved spending time with their family.
Dave passed away on February 20, 2026. He is loved by family and friends and will be missed. Dave was a hard-working, kind, optimistic, and thoughtful person who leaves the world a better place. He is survived by his wife, Martha, and his three sons, Dave (Robin), Tom (Debbie), Eric (Kendra), as well as six grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Casey (Nicole), Jake (Ashleigh and great granddaughter Faye), Hailey (Robby and great granddaughter Jensen), Keenan (Nicole and great granddaughter Olivia), Griffin, and Addie (Erik).
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