A Clippers season that exceeded expectations is difficult to appreciate in the aftermath of the blowout loss in Denver.

With three MVP awards (and counting), a ring, and a Finals MVP, Nikola Jokic is the greatest European NBA player of all time. In addition to the insane shooting numbers, elite rbeounding, and eye-popping passes, he stands out for bringing out the best in his teammates, and can be credited with creating and extending NBA careers.

Denver used a balanced scoring attack to throttle LA, which couldn't get anything going in Game 7. The Nuggets and Thunder meet Monday in Game 1.