Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives past Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) shoots a 3-point basket as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and center Nikola Jokic (15) defend in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, center, loses control of the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, left, and center Nikola Jokic defend in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. hangs from the rim after dunking the ball in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Denver.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic argues for a call in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, left, argues a call with referee Ed Malloy in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Denver.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, confers with center Nikola Jokic in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers in Denver.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray drops back to defend after hitting a basket against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard steals a pass by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series in Denver.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard reacts as time runs out in the second half of Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in Denver.