The Nuggets are on the brink of elimination after a 12-point lead in the second half disappeared in Oklahoma City.

Nikola Jokic, the three-time MVP center for the Denver Nuggets, has struggled for much of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After he had 42 points and 22 rebounds in a Game 1 win, he shot under 40% in each of the next three games.

The Thunder’s ability to rally late, including their 112-105 home win in Game 5, have given them a 3-2 lead. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Denver Nuggets once again failed to maintain their grip on the series. Despite Nikola Jokic delivering another stellar performance and helping the team secure a lead in the first half, the Oklahoma City Thunder mounted a powerful comeback in the second half in Game 4.

Nikola Jokic has posted historic numbers throughout the season. As he looks to earn his fourth MVP award, Jokic has averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. Jokic stands at top three in the league in each of those statistical categories.

One anonymous teammate recently accused Denver Nuggets backup point guard Russell Westbrook of being "immature."

This has not been Nikola Jokic’s finest hour, but according to Charles Barkley, the NBA has not done the Nuggets superstar any favors.

Nikola has shot just 33.3 percent from the field and 18.2 percent from three-point range in his last three games played.