The Denver Nuggets have officially survived the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Furthermore, they have defeated a 50-win opponent in the playoffs for the first time during the Nikola Jokic era.
On Saturday night, the Nuggets took down the LA Clippers in dominant fashion with a 120-101 score to decide their first-round matchup in Game 7.
Jokic wasn’t superb, as many have come accustomed to when hearing of a Nuggets win, though his supporting cast was brilliant — with six Denver players scoring in double figures.
After failing to close the series out in Game 6, Denver now has a quick turnaround before taking on the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
Closing the series out on Saturday night, the Nuggets get rest on Sunday with the second-round series tipping off on Monday night.
To make matters worse, the Nuggets are headed into a rowdy environment in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder have been dominant this season, though Jokic might be able to cause some problems.
To add to the matchup, the MVP winner between Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the two frontrunners — will be announced.
Jokic makes Thunder statement before matchup
How does Jokic feel about taking on the 68-win, West-leading squad?
“They’re definitely a very scary team on both ends,” Jokai said after Game 7. “They’re really playing, pushing the pace. They’re trying to attack your back, trying to attack your position. Everything they do is really hard, really full speed. Hopefully we can match them on that end and exceed that.”
The Nuggets will have their hands full with a feisty, young Thunder squad.
Russell Westbrook, again, will face a former franchise of his, though, as he’s a legend in Oklahoma City, while he will be crucial in providing a spark against the young opposition.
The Denver Nuggets have officially survived the first round of the NBA playoffs.
Furthermore, they have defeated a 50-win opponent in the playoffs for the first time during the Nikola Jokic era.
On Saturday night, the Nuggets took down the LA Clippers in dominant fashion with a 120-101 score to decide their first-round matchup in Game 7.
Jokic wasn’t superb, as many have come accustomed to when hearing of a Nuggets win, though his supporting cast was brilliant — with six Denver players scoring in double figures.
After failing to close the series out in Game 6, Denver now has a quick turnaround before taking on the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder.
Closing the series out on Saturday night, the Nuggets get rest on Sunday with the second-round series tipping off on Monday night.
To make matters worse, the Nuggets are headed into a rowdy environment in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder have been dominant this season, though Jokic might be able to cause some problems.
To add to the matchup, the MVP winner between Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the two frontrunners — will be announced.
Jokic makes Thunder statement before matchup
How does Jokic feel about taking on the 68-win, West-leading squad?
“They’re definitely a very scary team on both ends,” Jokai said after Game 7. “They’re really playing, pushing the pace. They’re trying to attack your back, trying to attack your position. Everything they do is really hard, really full speed. Hopefully we can match them on that end and exceed that.”
The Nuggets will have their hands full with a feisty, young Thunder squad.
Russell Westbrook, again, will face a former franchise of his, though, as he’s a legend in Oklahoma City, while he will be crucial in providing a spark against the young opposition.
