THE STORY
In the 2020 NBA Western Conference Semifinals, the Los Angeles Clippers led the Denver Nuggets 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. However, the Nuggets won the next three games, culminating in a 104-89 victory in Game 7 on September 15, 2020, eliminating the Clippers from the playoffs.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Los Angeles Clippers; Denver Nuggets; Doc Rivers; Kawhi Leonard; Paul George
WHY IT MATTERS
This unexpected turnaround marked the second time the Clippers lost a series after leading 3-1, highlighting challenges in closing out playoff series. The defeat led to significant scrutiny of the team's performance and coaching decisions.