Murray’s early exploits lead Nuggets to rout of Clippers
By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray sparked Denver early by scoring 13 of his 18 points in the first quarter, and the Nuggets led by as many as 43 in cruising to a 122-91 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets picked the perfect time to turn in one of their best performances of the season. In a nationally televised game, Denver was pushing the pace and showing why the team is tied with Memphis for the top spot in the Western Conference. The Nuggets shot 50.6% from the floor and finished with 28 assists. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and the rest of the Clippers had an off night shooting as they dropped their fourth straight game.