James Harden played well in the regular season but struggled in the playoffs. Lawrence Frank says keeping Harden remains the Clippers' "first priority."

In fact, Harden's letdowns aren't just reserved for Game 7s. Up against any elimination game, the former league MVP is liable to go missing. Likely knowing this bit of history about himself, Harden also went missing after the game, declining to speak with media about the loss.

The Nuggets rocked the Clippers, 120-101, to advance to a second-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The season is over after round one for both of LA’s NBA franchises, and the way this game played out will do nothing to change Harden’s playoff reputation.