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NBA fans react to Nikola Jokic's epic collapse against Timberwolves in first-round loss
TL;DR
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets suffered a disappointing first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games. Fans reacted strongly to Jokic's performance during the series.
Key points
- Nuggets lost to Timberwolves in six games
- Jokic's performance was heavily criticized
- Timberwolves were missing key players
Denver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesNikola JokicAnthony Edwards
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It was an ugly series for the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games. While the Timberwolves are a very good team, they were without Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu for parts of the series.
To put things lightly, this was as bad a series loss for Jokic as possible, and fans around the NBA had a lot to say about it.
Take a look for yourself:
User thisisnotturbo had this to say:
"yeah Jokic over KD??? Jokic over Curry??? Jokic greatest ever??? greatest offensive player ever??? YEAH KILL THAT NOISE.. he's the product of being the best Center in the worst era of Centers.. and keep that same energy ya had towards on Jokic same production."
Q&A
What were the key reasons for the Nuggets' loss to the Timberwolves?
The Nuggets lost to the Timberwolves in six games, despite the Timberwolves missing key players like Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, and Ayo Dosunmu.
How did NBA fans react to Nikola Jokic's performance in the playoffs?
NBA fans expressed strong opinions on social media regarding Jokic's performance, particularly criticizing his role in the team's series loss.
What impact did the Timberwolves' missing players have on the series against the Nuggets?
The Timberwolves were without key players, which raised questions about how the Nuggets could not capitalize on this advantage during the series.
