Photos: Clippers vs. Nuggets

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford is sent reeling as Nuggets guard Will Barton clears some space to make a pass during second-half action.

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford fakes Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari into the air during the second half.

Clippers forward Marreese Speights is all smiles after scoring against the Nuggets during second half.

Coach Doc Rivers yells instructions to the Clippers during the second half.

Clippers forward Wesley Johnson tries to block the shot of Nuggets forward Emmanuel Mudiay during the first half.

Injured All-Stars Blake GrIffin and Chris Paul watch the game against the Nuggets from the bench.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried fight for a rebound in first half.

Clippers guard Austin Rivers uses a screen to get past Nuggets guard Will Barton during the first half.

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford goes up for a shot as Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic and guard Gary Harris converge on Dec. 26.