Oklahoma City Thunder stun Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets
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When the Nuggets lose like this, they marvel at Nikola Jokic, explain they are frustrated and then nothing changes.
As for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray? They scoff at the notion of fatigue playing a factor in back-to-back blown leads to the Thunder.
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.
The Nuggets are on the brink of elimination after a 12-point lead in the second half disappeared in Oklahoma City.
The Denver Nuggets visit the Oklahoma City Thunder for game five of the Western Conference second round with the series tied 2-2. The Thunder defeated the Nuggets 92-87 in the last matchup on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 25 points, and Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 27.
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.
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BasketballNetwork.net on MSN"I think he's wearing down"- Charles Barkley says Denver's short rotation is affecting Jokic's performanceNikola has shot just 33.3 percent from the field and 18.2 percent from three-point range in his last three games played.