Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, left, reacts as Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther collides with Batum while pursuing a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, shoots over Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, left, and Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn pursue a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, left, pulls in a rebound as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, center, drives the baseline as Los Angeles Clippers guards Kevin Porter Jr., left, and James Harden defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, left, confers with head coach Tyronn Lue in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, front, drives to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook reacts after making a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther, right, drives the lane as Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)