Clippers started slowly but caught fire in the 2nd qtr outscoring the Nuggets 33-18. They would lead at the break 53-49. With Kawhi Leonard out again Paul George shouldered the load with 28. PJ Tucker got the start in Kawhi's place and did a great job slowing Nikola Jokic down in the 3rd qtr. Jokic would rally his Nuggets in the 4th catching fir again finishing with a triple double 36 points 17 rebounds and 10 assists but missed the game winner at the buzzer.