The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 106 - 102, at Staples Center on Monday. The Clippers (22 - 11) came in to the game lacking some serious star power, as the starting backcourt of Chris Paul and J.J. Redick both joined Blake Griffin (knee) on the bench Monday night. That pushed ageless veteran Jamal Crawford and capable reserve Austin Rivers into the starting lineup, with both expected to play heavy minutes. That prognosis proved accurate, and the pair of guards turned in 24 and 19 points, respectively. However, the Nuggets (13 - 18) just had more firepower overall, as the duo of Nikola Jokic and Danilo Gallinari combined for a pair of double - doubles to lead the offensive attack. Gallinari sunk four key free throws in the last 16 seconds of the game to seal the win, Denver's seventh on the road this season. Jokic's 24 - point, 10 - rebound double - double led the way for the visitors, and he supplemented those numbers with four assists and three steals. Gallinari added 23 points, along with 11 rebounds, an assist and three steals. Will Barton chipped in off the bench with 23 points of his own, as well as eight boards and six dimes. Gary Harris contributed a modest 10 points, four rebounds and an assist. Kenneth Faried produced eight points, 10 rebounds, an assist and a steal in 19 minutes. Crawford complemented his aforementioned scoring total with six assists, four rebounds and two steals. Rivers supplied five assists, three rebounds and a steal in addition to his 19 - point tally. DeAndre Jordan tallied a 12 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included three steals and a block. Brandon Bass and Raymond Felton registered 11 and 10 points, respectively, off the bench. The Nuggets head back home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday evening, while the Clippers visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night as well.
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