Getty Images The Denver Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference semifinals after defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in a commanding 120–101 victory in Game 7. The win was not only a statement of the defending champions' postseason form but also a historic performance. According to ESPN Research, Denver became the first team in NBA history to outscore an opponent by 15 or more points in multiple quarters of a Game 7, dominating the second and third quarters with a 72–40 ad
