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SHANGHAI -- For Novak Djokovic, there were no songs on stadium court at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday. Just a smashed racket, torn shirt, and a lot of frustration.The top-ranked Serb struggled to control his errors -- and his emotions -- and was upset in the semifinals by Spains Roberto Bautista Agut, 6-4, 6-4.Andy Murray had his own anger issues in the other semifinal against Gilles Simon, but the second-seeded Scot regained his composure and pulled out a 6-4, 6-3 victory to advance to his 10th final of the year.Djokovic, a three-time champion in Shanghai, was noticeably off his game for the second straight day after laboring to victory over German qualifier Mischa Zverev in the quarterfinals. He sprayed his groundstrokes and missed routine volleys, finishing with 29 unforced errors.He was also a miserable 2-of-9 on break-point chances.Against Zverev, Djokovic tried to stay calm by shrugging off errors and even humming a song to keep his anger from boiling over.This new attitude was nowhere to be seen on Saturday, however.Djokovic smashed his racket into bits after losing the first set -- later grabbing a towel from a ballgirl to sweep up the pieces himself -- and ripped his shirt open in anger during another point.He also argued repeatedly with the chair umpire Carlos Bernardes over line calls and a time violation he received for changing his ripped shirt. He continued the exchange even after the match, and complained about it in his post-match news conference.(Bernardes) was the star of the show, he said. Thats what he wanted to be today.Djokovic has talked repeatedly this week about trying to lessen the pressure he feels on court and rediscover his inner joy for the game after a couple of all-conquering years that have left him mentally exhausted. He acknowledged after Saturdays defeat that its very much a work in progress.This is one of those days, Djokovic said. Things go in an opposite direction than you want them, but again, its a lesson. Every day is a lesson.Its been a summer full of them for a player not accustomed to struggling: Following his victory at the French Open, he had a stunning loss to Sam Querrey at Wimbledon, an early exit at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics to Juan Martin del Potro and a demoralizing defeat in the U.S. Open final to Stan Wawrinka.There have also been injuries to his elbow and wrist, yet another unfamiliar issue for the normally healthy Djokovic.But he doesnt believe these challenges are insurmountable. Or that theyll lead to a deeper slide.I had to experience sooner or later this, he said. I knew I could not go on playing the highest level for so many years all the time, but its good to experience this so I can hopefully get better in the period to come.Murray can empathize with what Djokovic is going through. And hes certain his rival will find a way to turn it around.I do think that after everything hes achieved and the kind of dominance that hes had, it takes so much effort and work to be making finals almost every single week for two years, Murray said. Its maybe normal if hes mentally a little tired or trying to find the next thing for him to achieve after what he did at the French Open.Murray struggled himself against Simon, dropping serve three times in the first set. He also griped repeatedly to the umpire about missed calls.But he put distractions to the side and managed to break Simon six times to clinch the match in straight sets.Murray hasnt dropped a set in his last 10 matches. Hes also 2-0 against Bautista Agut.Compared to some of his clay-loving Spanish compatriots, though, Bautista Agut is no slouch on hard courts. In fact, he has more victories on hard courts this year (37) than Murray (34), though Bautista Agut has played in more tournaments than Murray.I think because of his game style, he hits the ball very flat on both sides, Murray said. Thats not typical for a Spaniard. I think that helps him.Jerry Koosman Jersey . How great will be revealed in the next couple of days at the board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif. Kevin Mitchell Jersey . Bradwell was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday. 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Youre hoping theyre not back-to-back, but it happens. Now, three games in a row? Thats something to talk about. We need to figure it out. Its different from football where you have to wait a whole week to redeem yourself.We get right back at it tomorrow night so well be all right.Chris Paul shook off some early foul trouble and scored 16 and DeAndre Jordan had 15 rebounds for the Clippers, who came in hungry after blowing an 18-point lead and falling in double overtime at Brooklyn on Tuesday.Its who we are, I really believe that, said Clippers coach Doc Rivers. We actually played to our potential. We had some adversity, which is great. Chris got in foul trouble and we extend the lead. It was a team win.Los Angeles took control with a 13-2 run to open the third quarter.Kyrie Irving scored 28 and Kevin Love 16 for the Cavs, who were outplayed for the second game in a row. During Tuesdays loss, coach Tyronn Lue pulled his starters in the second half and J.R. Smith wandered off the floor during play and gave up an easy basket.This wasnt much better as Lue pulled James, Irving, Smith, Love and Tristan Thompson with seven minutes left as it became very clear there would be no comeback for the Cavs, who are in their first true slump since winning the title in June.They were motivated and they came out and played like a desperate team, Lue said.Cleveland failed to make 10 3-pointers for the first time this season, ending its league record to start a season at 16 games.The Clippers outsscored the Cavs 27-15 in the third, when James and Co.dddddddddddd showed frustration and briefly lost their focus.Irving and Thompson argued on the floor during a timeout, and James was later called for a technical when he pushed the Clippers Alan Anderson to the floor while being fouled on a layup.The Clippers, who opened the season 14-2, took advantage of Clevelands sloppiness at the start of the third quarter and scored eight quick points before Pauls 3-pointer gave them a 71-52 lead.We played the right way, Paul said. It was important for us to see what it felt like to win a game, when youre running them off like we were and you lose three in a row, you need to get that feeling back just to get your locker room back right.MR. CUBJames isnt happy about having to wear a Cubs uniform -- minus the cleats -- to Fridays game in Chicago after he lost a bet on the World Series to Dwyane Wade.James wagered on the Cleveland Indians, who were beaten in seven games.I fill my bet, he said. Dont make fun of me guys.TIP-INSClippers: Los Angeles had a season-high 33 assists. .. Rivers was fined $15,000 by the NBA for his outburst in Tuesdays loss. He was assessed two technicals and ejected by referee Ken Mauer. Not shocked at all, Rivers said of the penalty given for verbally abusing a game official and failing to leaving the court in a timely manner after his ejection. Rivers added, It was low, so Im good with it. ... Redick has made a 3-pointer in 76 straight games, the longest active streak in the league.Cavaliers: James moved past Bob Cousy (6,955) for 16th place on the career assists list. ... G/F Mike Dunleavy was a late scratch because of a concussion. Dunleavy was hit in the head during Tuesdays loss at Milwaukee, but didnt begin showing symptoms until Thursday, according to a team spokesman. ... F/C Channing Frye returned after missing three games following his fathers death.UP NEXTClippers: At New Orleans on Friday to conclude a six-game road trip.Cavaliers: At Chicago on Friday to begin a three-game trip. James will face Wade, his former Miami teammate, for the first time since he signed with the Bulls. ' ' '