The Denver Nuggets defeated the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, 122-91, at Ball Arena on Thursday.

A 32-15 first quarter set the tone for Denver in this victory, winning in wire-to-wire fashion. They actually rode a 34-17 second quarter to a 66-32 halftime lead, getting their lead up to 43 points at times. They led by at least 30 points for the final 30 minutes of this game. The Nuggets shot 51 percent from the field and 39 percent from three-point range while holding the Clippers to 37 percent from the field and 14 percent from long range. Denver also out-rebounded Los Angeles, 61-50, while doubling them up in fastbreak points, 30-15.

The Clippers (21-19) had no starters reach double figures in scoring, with Norman Powell leading the team with 13 points and two assists off the bench. Ivica Zubac led the starters with eight points and five boards. Paul George missed eight of his nine shots to finish with three points, while Kawhi Leonard amassed six points, three rebounds and two assists. Moses Brown provided 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench as well.

The Nuggets (25-13) were led by Jamal Murray, totaling 18 points and four boards. Aaron Gordon accrued 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Nikola Jokic finished with 12 points, six rebounds and nine assists, while Bones Hyland led the bench with 16 points. Vlatko Cancar also compiled 15 points and 12 boards.

Both teams have to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Friday, with Denver playing host to the Cleveland Cavaliers and LA traveling to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.