Nuggets vs. Clippers: Grades

Los Angeles Clippers v Denver NuggetsDENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 27: Boban Marjanovic #51 and Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers talk during a timeout as the take on the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)Getty ID: 925203916
Los Angeles Clippers v Denver NuggetsDENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 27: Boban Marjanovic #51 and Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers talk during a timeout as the take on the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)Getty ID: 925203916
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Los Angeles Clippers v Denver Nuggets DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 27: Boban Marjanovic #51 and Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers talk during a timeout as the take on the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images) Getty ID: 925203916
Los Angeles Clippers v Denver Nuggets DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 27: Boban Marjanovic #51 and Montrezl Harrell #5 of the LA Clippers talk during a timeout as the take on the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on February 27, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images) Getty ID: 925203916

The Nuggets dropped a stunner to the Clippers, dropped out of the playoff picture and dropped a bomb on all of the good feelings from a successful February.

This game is the thing that keeps longtime Nuggets fans cautious.  This game is why the National media takes a guarded approach to the Nuggets.  The storied history of this franchise seems to always boil down to “almost”.  They are almost a top-five team.  Almost got that one against Houston. Almost held on to a 19-point fourth quarter lead at home against the Clippers.

Almost………..

Let’s break down some individual performances from last night’s debacle: