Calls Mount on Nikola Jokic as Nuggets Star’s Pre-Game Fit Backfires With Performance vs OKC

Nikola Jokic showed up to Game 3 dressed like the Joker, but his villain-era fit didn’t quite match his performance. The Nuggets star struggled with his shot, going 4-of-14 from the field for just 12 points through 25 minutes, even as the game headed into overtime against the Thunder. While he did notch a double-double and passed Byron Scott for 46th on the all-time playoff scoring list, fans weren’t impressed.

With eight turnovers and late-game inefficiency, some are questioning whether Jokic’s legacy will face heat if Denver doesn’t advance. The Joker suit may have been bold, but it didn’t scare OKC. With the game now tied at 102-102 and going into OT, let’s see what’s more to come.

(Hang tight as we bring more…)

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