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Nikola Jokić, Thunder and Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokić coldly admitted he was unfazed by Thunder fans' creative taunt in Game 1

Yes, Aaron Gordon made the game-winning shot that created a mesmerizing final win probability chart. Yes, the Thunder choked in a game the resilient Nuggets stole, which Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault took responsibility for.

Yahoo Sports on MSN · 18h

Aaron Gordon's game-winner, Nikola Jokić's 42 points and 22 rebounds shock Thunder as Nuggets swipe Game 1 in West semis

Gordon stopped, popped and splashed a mammoth triple with 2.8 seconds to go as Denver finished the game on a 19-6 run to blindside top-seeded Oklahoma City.

Athlon Sports on MSN · 19h

Nikola Jokić Makes NBA History in Nuggets’ Game 1 Victory

Superstar center Nikola Jokić led the way with a truly Herculean performance. He scored 42 points on 15-of-29 field-goal shooting and added 22 rebounds, six assists and two blocked shots. According to StatMamba, he was the first player to ever post 42 points, 22 boards and six assists in a playoff game.

Nikola Jokic, Thunder and Free-Throw Merchant

Bleacher Report · 5h

Nikola Jokic Says Thunder Fans' 'Free-Throw Merchant' Chants Are 'Kind of Funny'

The "free-throw merchant" chants are a bit ironic coming from Thunder fans since it's an accusation that has been made against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander ranked second in the NBA during the regular season with 8.8 free-throw attempts per game. Jokić was tied for seventh with 6.4 attempts per game.

The SportsRush · 9h

“Forgot SGA Was on Their Team”: Redditors Back Nikola Jokic After OKC Crowd’s ‘Free Throw Merchant’ Chants

Nikola Jokic had another monster game in leading his Nuggets to a Game 1 win, while OKC fans embarrassed themselves with a misguided taunt.

USA Today · 14h

Aaron Gordon does it again! Nikola Jokic has 40-20 vision. Thunder look rusty after layoff

The Nuggets finished the game on a 19-6 run, capped by Aaron Gordon’s game-winning 3-pointer with 3.6 seconds left. Game 2 is Wednesday in Oklahoma City (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT). The Nuggets’ three-time MVP Nikola Jokic,

Russell Westbrook Calls Nikola Jokic 'Best Player in the World' After 42-22 Game

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook paid teammate Nikola Jokić the ultimate compliment following the Denver Nuggets' 121-119 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round playoff ...

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Clippers Legend Makes Strong Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Statement

With under 15 seconds to play, the Oklahoma City Thunder decided it best to foul the Denver Nuggets on an inbound play. What ...

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NBA Playoffs: Jokić's 42 Points Lead Nuggets to Upset Over Top-Seeded Thunder

Nikola Jokić was the driving force behind Denver's comeback. Despite picking up three fouls in a two-minute stretch during the third quarter, he remained impactful, finishing with 42 points and 22 ...

Nikola Jokić admits ‘energy’ has changed since Michael Malone firing, as Denver Nuggets advance in playoffs

The shock dismissal of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone in early April has led to a change in “energy” around the ...

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Nikola Jokic House: A Glimpse Into the MVP’s Life Off the Court

Nikola Jokić, the Serbian basketball prodigy and two-time NBA MVP, is not only known for his dominance on the court but also for his humble and grounded lifestyle. While many professional athletes opt ...