Nuggets roll past Clippers

After four games with their defense leading the way, the Denver Nuggets turned to their offense yesterday and regained control of their playoff destiny.

The Nuggets made 10 of their first 12 shots and ran off to a 134-115 victory over the host Los Angeles Clippers.

They will reach the postseason if they win their last two games.

“At this time of the year, it’s all about finding a way to get wins,” Nuggets coach Mike Malone said.

Bucks 115, Knicks 102 —

Eric Bledsoe had 22 points and 10 assists, and visiting Milwaukee moved into a tie for sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a 115102 victory over New York.

Khris Middleton also scored 22 points for the Bucks, who joined Miami with a 43-37 record. The Heat were blown out by the Knicks at Madison Square Garden a night earlier but the Bucks avoided the same fate despite playing without All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo because of a sore right ankle.

Jabari Parker made his second start of the season in Antetokounmpo’s place and finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds. John Henson had 15 points and 12 boards for the Bucks, who hoped to get point guard Malcolm Brogdon back but will have to wait a little longer.

Nets 124, Bulls 96 —

Quincy Acy helped Brooklyn set a franchise record with 24 3-pointers in a victory over host Chicago.

The Nets finished one 3-pointer shy of the NBA record set last season by Cleveland. Acy had career highs with six 3-pointers and 21 points, and Allen Crabbe added five from behind the arc and 20 points.

Brooklyn got its fourth road win in its last five games. It was Brooklyn’s second straight victory over the Bulls, something the Nets haven’t done since February 2008.