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The pressure built on the duo magnified during the playoffs, with Kawhi and PG often criticized for their underwhelming performances in critical moments—especially in a stunning first-round exit against the Denver Nuggets in 2020, where the Clippers squandered a 3-1 series lead. The fear is that without essential improvements to team dynamics and better health, the window for this team's chance at a championship has essentially closed.
Conspiracy Theories and "The Clippers Curse"