The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the visiting Denver Nuggets, 111-102, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday.

While Denver got out to a 36-21 lead after the first quarter, Los Angeles responded with a 40-21 second quarter. The Nuggets then rebounded with a 25-18 third quarter, but the Clippers closed this jerky game with a 32-20 fourth quarter. LA shot 46 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range while holding Denver to 43 percent from the field and 39 percent from long range. The Clippers also out-rebounded the Nuggets, 59-50, while outscoring them in fastbreak points, 20-11.

The Nuggets (14-8) were led by Nikola Jokic, finishing with 22 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists on 9-of-32 from the field. Jamal Murray amassed 23 points and six assists. Michael Porter Jr provided 18 points and nine rebounds, while Reggie Jackson led the bench with 14 points and three assists. Aaron Gordon accrued eight points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals.

The Clippers (10-10) were led by Paul George, collecting 25 points and eight rebounds. James Harden had 20 points, 11 assists and three steals. Kawhi Leonard totaled 17 points, four rebounds and five assists, while Ivica Zubac generated 10 points, nine rebounds and two steals. Norman Powell led the bench with 17 points, five rebounds and two assists, while Daniel Theis tallied eight points, 11 rebounds and three blocks.

On deck for Los Angeles is a road matchup with the Utah Jazz on Friday. As for Denver, they return home to face the Houston Rockets.