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

Denver built a lead that swelled to 35 points before cruising to a 120-101 victory to advance to a second-round clash with top-seeded Oklahoma City.

"I'm sure it kind of felt like that to the fans on both sides because the series was so insane and the ups and downs were so crazy – it's one of those series you won't forget that you were a part of."As great as Nikola Jokic was — 16 points,