On this day in 1973, Elmore Smith of the Los Angeles Lakers blocked 17 shots in a game against the Portland Trailblazers, which remains the NBA record for most blocks in a single game.
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In the vein of Smith's record-setting amount of denial, we have a Music Monday playlist with songs all about getting rejected and the hurt it brings.

When you're told to "Leave (Get Out)" like you're JoJo's ex, you may experience the anger seen in post-breakup anthems "F*ck You" by Cee-Lo Green and "We Are Never Getting Back Together" by Taylor Swift. Once the anger passes, though, you may find yourself "Dreaming With a Broken Heart."
As you lament being denied like a half-hearted layup attempt, you may feel like Celine Dion when she belts "All By Myself." With time, though, you'll eventually be quite content "Dancing On My Own," and you'll be more resilient the next time you have to face rejection.
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Ouch. Stay strong.
Is our playlist missing your go-to song to ease the pain of rejection? Share it with us in the comments below or on Spotify, and we'll add it to the playlist.
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If "MashableHQ" doesn't show up when you're trying to send a track, make sure you're following the account. If you're still having problems sending a song after that, let us know in the comments section below, and we'll help you fix the problem.
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