Clippers vs. Nuggets

Clippers point guard Chris Paul, left, dribbles behind his back in front of Denver Nuggets teammates Evan Fournier, center, and Jan Vesely during the first half of Tuesday’s game at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Denver Nuggets guard Randy Foye, left, leaps in the air while defending Clippers point guard Darren Collison during the first half of Tuesday’s game at Staples Center.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers teammates Blake Griffin, left, and Chris Paul scramble for a loose ball during the first half of Tuesday’s game against the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Glen Davis, left, and Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov battle for a loose ball during the first half of Tuesday’s game at Staples Center.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, right, tries to block a shot by Denver Nuggets center Timofey Mozgov during the first half of Tuesday’s game at Staples Center. Griffin was called for a technical foul on the play.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, left, dunks over Denver Nuggets forward Quincy Miller, right, during the first half of Tuesday’s game at Staples Center.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Clippers guard J.J. Redick, left, tries to shoot over Denver Nuggets point guard Aaron Brooks during the first half of Tuesday’s game at Staples Center.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

Denver Nuggets point guard Aaron Brooks, left, drives past Clippers small forward Matt Barnes during the first half of Tuesday’s game at Staples Center.  (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)