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Latest News: Nikola Jokic Facing Backlash after Timberwolves Game

Nikola Jokic Facing Backlash After Controversial Comments Resurface On Social Media

 

Nikola Jokic, the standout player for the Denver Nuggets, was considered the top player in the Western Conference until Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves arrived. The Nuggets seemed poised for a successful playoff run.

That hasn’t happened. Despite defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, they’ve reached a brick wall. In the second round, the Nuggets are trailing 2-0, will travel, and might perhaps be eliminated in Minnesota.
Following the Nuggets’ current problems, a previous comment from Jokic has been making the rounds on the internet. According to Jokic, “Winning is a lifestyle for us,” Bleacher Report on X.
May 4, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) on the bench in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game one of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.

For the Lakers series, Jokic was correct. They had success playing Los Angeles. Their season may end quickly if they don’t have some of the same success versus Minnesota.

 

May 6, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts from the bench in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena.
Despite having home court advantage and a plenty of confidence, the Nuggets were about to face one of the league’s top young talents in Edwards.

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