The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers started out their matchup somewhat slow with both sides putting up inconsistent offense on both ends. The two sides began to find their grooves a bit more over the next few minutes, and the Nuggets held a 14-12 lead at the midway point of the first quarter. Denver went on a 10-0 run over a two-minute span, and they were leading 20-12 when Marcus Morris got the Clippers back on the board. The two sides briefly traded baskets, but Denver was closing the period strong with a 22-10 run over the course of about six minutes of play.
Recap: Denver Nuggets outlast the LA Clippers at home
