Clippers guard Norman Powell, attempting a layup over Nuggets guard Christian Braun, finished with 37 points during the win in Denver on Saturday. (Garrett Ellwood / NBAE via Getty Images) The Clippers’ hold on the game began to slip away in the second quarter, eventually forcing them to play catchup to the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers did behind a career …

With the first week of the NBA season in the rearview mirror, Week 2 will offer the standard routine for the association. Only one team (Philadelphia) plays two games, while 15 will play four times during Week 2. The 76ers remain in a holding pattern regarding two of their stars, but the schedule may work in their favor. On the …