The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Los Angeles Clippers, 113-104, at Crypto.com Arena on Monday.

There were 12 ties and 15 lead changes through the opening 30 minutes of this game, but there was only one lead change over the closing 18 minutes. Los Angeles grabbed a game-high 11-point lead behind a 32-19 third quarter, but Denver took command of this game with a 22-6 run to start the final frame. The Nuggets outscored the Clippers in the fourth quarter, 36-16. The Nuggets shot 48 percent from the field and 46 percent from three-point range while holding the Clippers to 41 percent from the field and 30 percent from long range. Denver also out-assisted Los Angeles, 28-18, while out-rebounding them, 61-56.

The Nuggets (12-6) played without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon but were led by Reggie Jackson's 35 points, five rebounds, 13 assists and two steals on 15-of-19 from the field. DeAndre Jordan amassed 21 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals. Justin Holiday had 12 points and six rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr provided eight points, 10 rebounds and three assists.

The Clippers (7=9) were led by Kawhi Leonard, collecting 31 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Ivica Zubac amassed 23 points and 14 rebounds. James Harden totaled 11 points, two rebounds and four assists, while Paul George had just six points, eight rebounds and four assists on 2-of-13 shooting. Russell Westbrook led the bench with 14 points, 11 rebounds and three assists.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday, with Denver returning home to play the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles traveling to face the Sacramento Kings.