Paul leads Clippers past Nuggets

Published February 23, 2012 1:20am EST | Updated November 20, 2014 6:27pm EST

Los Angeles, CA – Chris Paul had a season-high 36 points to 95, at Staples Center.

Blake Griffin added 27 points, 12 rebounds and five assists for the Clippers, who snapped a two-game losing streak as they head into the All-Star break.

Arron Afflalo paced the Nuggets with 20 points, while Jordan Hamilton added a career-high 18 points for Denver, which has dropped 11 of its last 15 games.