The Nuggets, up 2-1 within the sequence, had an eight-point lead halfway by means of the fourth quarter of Game 4 of their semifinal series towards the Thunder. They’d have gone up 3-1 if not for a sequence of psychological errors down the stretch.
After watching the Thunder annihilate the Timberwolves within the Western Convention Finals, it solely additional establishes Nikola Jokic because the undisputed finest participant on the earth.
Jokic averaged 28.4 factors, 13.9 rebounds and 5.9 assists on 47.9 p.c capturing towards the NBA’s No. 1-ranked protection. He had little assist, as co-star Jamal Murray faltered in key moments, whereas the third-best scorer, Michael Porter Jr., averaged simply 7.4 points on 32 percent shooting. Moreover, the Nuggets have been nonetheless reeling from the late-season chaos that led to their longtime head coach being fired.
That Jokic took the Thunder to seven video games speaks volumes about his greatness, a truth many analysts rightfully acknowledged on social media. Vic Lombardi, the longtime voice of the Nuggets, additionally highlighted that Jokic’s supporting solid was severely banged up.
