Nikola Jokic stars in Nuggets’ comeback win

2019-04-11T11:52:05+00:00 2019-04-11T11:52:05+00:00.

Giannis Askounis

11/Apr/19 11:52

Eurohoops.net
DENVER, CO - APRIL 10: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 10, 2019 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Massive playoffs implications didn’t hold the Denver Nuggets back down the stretch.

By John Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net

Nikola Jokic finished the 2018-19 NBA Regular Season with a 29-point, 14-rebound double-double, also had three steals and two assists on Wednesday. The Denver Nuggets ultimately defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves by ending the home game with a 15-0 run. The Joker was instrumental in crunch time.

“We didn’t give up. We did our best in the last three minutes” the Serbian big told the crowd after the contest and added: “We have the best home record in the NBA. Thank you guys. You helped us a lot. Please come to every game. We need you and hopefully we’re going to put on a show.”

Averaging 19.9 points, 10.8 boards and 7.3 steals, Jokic led his team to the playoffs for the first time in six years. Wednesday’s win clinched second place in the Western Conference and set up a first round series versus the San Antonio Spurs. The 34-7 W-L record at the Pepsi Center demonstrates the importance of the home-court advantage.

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