The moment news broke of Luka Dončić being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA world erupted into virtual flames.

Meanwhile, the Clippers failed to gain ground in their head-to-head series until the arrival of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan in 2011. Suddenly the series became a rivalry.

Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook and Michael Porter Jr. scored 19 points each and the host Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles ... 15 and DeAndre Jordan had a season ...