After winning an overtime thriller to take down the LA Clippers in Game 1, the Denver Nuggets attempted to repeat their success but could not get the job done. On Monday night, the Nuggets lost 105-102 to the Clippers at home,

Russell Westbrook is relishing the opportunity to play the role of the disruptor for the Nuggets in their playoff series vs. the Clippers.

Westbrook missed a layup and fouled on a 3-pointer — a maddening display that put fans’ hearts and the playoff seed in a blender. But he has settled down under Adelman, who is committed to playing the “best players” at the end of the games, not favorites.