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The Clippers found a calmness amidst it all, even when they got down 22 points in the fourth quarter, keeping their emotions in check until Aaron Gordon dunked in a missed three-pointer by Nikola Jokic as time expired to give the Nuggets a thrilling 101-99 win.

With only one day of voluntary workouts done, Conklin was determined to keep expectations in check.

The Clippers held Jokic in check in the first half.

At large enough numbers, they can keep other species like black bears in check.

Afterwards, he said it was a challenge to keep his emotions in check when running so hot.