Clippers vs. Nuggets

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) guards Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (5) during the Clippers’ 119-102 win at the Staples Center on Tuesday.

Clippers forward Paul Pierce guards Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler during the Clippers’ 119-102 win at the Staples Center on Tuesday. Pierce started the game in the absence of Blake Griffin, who is recovering from knee surgery.  (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers center Marreese Speights (5) points the bench after making a three point basket during the Clippers 119-102 win over the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center.

Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) is defended by Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) and guard Chris Paul (3) in the first half at Staples Center.

Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) knocks the ball away from Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) in the first half at Staples Center.

Clippers Coach Doc Rivers with Clippers forward Wesley Johnson (33) during a timeout against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center.

Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan (6) slam dunks the ball while being defended by Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) in the first quarter at Staples Center.

Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) is upset after receiving a delay of game foul for hanging on the rim against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center.