Apr 19, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) speaks to the media after the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game two of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic Makes Honest Statement After Clippers-Nuggets Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 22, 2025 3:43 AM ET

On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets lost to the LA Clippers (at home) by a score of 105-102.

The series is now tied up at 1-1.

Via Bleacher Report: "CLIPPERS HOLD OFF NUGGETS IN WILD ENDING

WHAT. A. GAME."

CLIPPERS HOLD OFF NUGGETS IN WILD ENDING

WHAT. A. GAME. pic.twitter.com/IC84o6ayyv
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 22, 2025

After the loss, Nikola Jokic made an honest statement when he met with the media.

Reporter: "How much does the mindset change leaving here tied 1-1 instead of being up 2-0?"

Jokic: "I think we could be down 2-0... We can be up 2-0. I think it's a great two games. I think if you're a basketball fan, this is probably the best basketball you can watch... We had a really great two games and if you're a basketball fan, I think it's a pleasure to watch."

Jokic finished the loss with 26 points, 12 rebounds, ten assists and three steals while shooting 8/16 from the field and 4/8 from the three-point range in 43 minutes of playing time.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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