Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, front, pulls in a rebound as Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, collects a loose ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard Bogdan Bogdanovic defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, reacts after dunking the ball for a basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden looks on in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, left, looks to drive to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons defends in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, front left, dunks while Denver Nuggets forwards Peyton Watson, back left, and Michael Porter Jr. defend in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, center, goes up for a basket between Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, and guard Russell Westbrook in the second half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, shoots a 3-point basket over Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in overtime of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front left, and guard Christian Braun in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, drives the lane as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, left, looks to pass the ball as Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden defends in the first half of Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series in Denver.