Nikola Jokic Told to Face LeBron James Treatment After Nuggets’ Playoff Loss
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the first round of the NBA playoffs with a 110–98 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6, despite Nikola Jokic's near triple-double performance. The defeat is especially concerning as the Timberwolves won without several key players, prompting Jokic to admit his team was outclassed and in need of change. Dan Patrick argued that Jokic should now face the same championship-focused scrutiny once directed at LeBron James.
- ▪The Nuggets lost 110–98 to the Timberwolves in Game 6, ending their playoff run.
- ▪Minnesota won without starters Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu.
- ▪Jokic recorded 28 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds but acknowledged the team's shortcomings.
- ▪Dan Patrick said Jokic should be held to the same standard as LeBron James regarding playoff success.
- ▪Jokic has one NBA title (2023) and three MVP awards, but no Finals return since.
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By Rowan Fisher-ShottonShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the first round of the NBA playoffs in a 110–98 Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. Getting bounced in the first round is one thing, but it's the way Denver lost that's most concerning. The Timberwolves pulled off the win without starters Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, as well as backup guard Ayo Dosunmu, who had just dropped 43 points in Game 5.The Nuggets, meanwhile, were without Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson, but still had their franchise cornerstones in Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.Which evidently, still wasn't enough.
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