Blake Griffin was on fire tonight, showcasing an offensive onslaught that hardly let up. In the opening quarter, he drew double teams twice in quick succession, dishing perfect assists to Montrezl Harrell for easy buckets under the rim. But just when it seemed Griffin might carry the team to a comeback win, two critical errors in the closing moments left Clippers fans scratching their heads. With the Clippers trailing by three, they capitalized on a rare mistake by Karl-Anthony Towns to regain possession. Lou Williams

With Kevin Durant sitting out for rest, Draymond Green stepped up and took on a bigger offensive load for the Golden State Warriors. Midway through the third quarter, with 7:42 remaining, Stephen Curry and Green executed a perfect pick-and-roll. Green slipped to the basket, caught the pass, and lofted a smooth floater before Nikola Jokić could contest. It was one of many key plays that helped the Warriors stretch their lead to as much as 18 points. Although the Nuggets mounted a late push, Green’s