Photos: Clippers vs. Nuggets

Nuggets guard Will Barton looks to score between Clippers forward Brandon Bass (30) and guard Raymond Felton during the second half.

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Dec. 26, 2016 12 AM PT

Photos from the Clippers’ 106-102 loss to the Nuggets on Dec. 26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times)