THE STORY
In September 2020, the Los Angeles Clippers led the Denver Nuggets 3-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals but lost the series 4-3 after a Game 7 defeat. This marked the second consecutive year the Clippers failed to advance past the conference semifinals despite high expectations.
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WHY IT MATTERS
The Clippers' inability to close out the series led to significant scrutiny and questions about the team's chemistry and leadership, impacting their future prospects.