Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets

Nuggets forward JaKarr Sampson, center, tumbles over Clippers guard Jamal Crawford as he tries to steal the ball during third quarter action at Staples Center on Wednesday.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, left, challenges the shot of Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay during first half action at Staples Center on Wednesday.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, center back, steals the ball from Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, during first half action at Staples Center on Wednesday.

Clippers center Cole Aldrich, center, fouls Nuggets forward Joffrey Lauvergne, right, during first half action at Staples Center on Wednesday.

Clippers forward Paul Pierce, center, loses the ball to Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay, right, during first quarter action at Staples Center on Wednesday.

Clippers Coach Doc Rivers paces the sideline during the loss to the Nuggets on Wednesday at Staples Center.

Clippers forward Jeff Green, right, challenges Nugets forward Darrell Arthur with a shot during first half action at Staples Center on Wednesday.

Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay, right, shoots against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the first half on Wednesday.

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) lifts a shot over Nuggets forward Joffrey Lauvergne, left, during first half action at Staples Center on Wednesday.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) battles Nuggets forward Darrell Arthur for a loose ball during first half action at Staples Center on Wednesday.