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Tonight’s matchup is crucial as Nikola Jokic pilots the Denver Nuggets into a pivotal Game 7 against the Clippers.
Jokic has been a force throughout the series, averaging a triple-double with figures of 25.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 10.5 assists. He has achieved a feat not seen since Wilt Chamberlain, amassing at least 152 points, 71 rebounds, and 63 assists across a six-game playoff series.
The Serbian center excels in crucial moments. He has participated in five Game 7s thus far, securing victories in three of them (against the Spurs in 2019, and the Jazz and Clippers in 2020), while experiencing defeats to Portland in 2019 and Minnesota in 2023.
His playoff performance is historic, averaging 26 points, 16.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 2.2 blocks per game, making him the sole player in NBA history to average over 25 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 assists in Game 7s, according to StatMuse.
During the 2020 playoff bubble, Jokic delivered a memorable performance with 16 points, 22 rebounds, and 13 assists that helped the Nuggets eliminate the Clippers—whom he will face again in this crucial Game 7.
Renowned for his stamina, he played nearly the entire game, logging 47 minutes out of 48 in last year’s Game 7. Fans can anticipate another extended effort tonight as Jokic aims to further enhance his legacy.
