Nikola Jokic's ankle injury cannot stop him against Minnesota Timberwolves. Oklahoma City Thunder Rout Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is expected to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 1, 2025, despite a left ankle mirror. Jokić missed 11 games this season and the Nuggets have a 4: 7 record without him.

Jokic's season statistics are impressive with 29.2 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. Jokić is currently in a series and scores more than 10 points in 64 games.

Jokic ended the defeat of Nuggets against Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday (May 18) with 20 points, nine rebounds and seven templates, while scoring 5/9 from the field in 37 minutes. The loss means that Nuggets were eliminated by the thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs from 2025.
Jokic, a three-time NBA winner of the player, told the media that he did not believe that the Nuggets had it all to win the championship. “We didn't do it, so obviously not. If we could, we would win it … We didn't win it, so I think we can't do it,” he said.

How Oklahoma City Thunder Denver Nuggets defeated

Despite early nervousness and shooting fights, Thunder secured her first appearance in conference finals since 2016, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points. They were supported by Jalen Williams' key performance against Denvers zone defense and Alex Caruso's critical defense order for Nikola Jokic.

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The thunder overcame a slow start and a 21-10 deficit in the first quarter to dominate the game and shows its resilience and adaptability. Aaron Gordon from the Nuggets played in game 6 despite a 2 -class 2 class.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admitted to feeling nervous before game 7 and recognizing the high stakes. “I was nervous to be honest,” said Gilgeous-Alexander after scoring 35 points.
“Just know what was at stake … … to know if you don't bring your A-game with you, everything could be over. But I think this nervousness motivates me.”

The thunder initially fought and was missing 10 of her first 15 shots. Aaron Gordon's presence in the game was remarkable in view of his youngest thighs. The Shams Charania von Espn reported on Sunday that Gordon had suffered a thigh tribes at the end of game 6.

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Despite the injury that the players usually canceled for four to six weeks, Gordon was determined to make a contribution. The Nuggets initially gained Gordon's efforts while the thunder fought through their nerves.

The thunder, known as the youngest team in the NBA, finally found its rhythm. They showed the dominant high -pressure defense, which contributed to their 68 victories of the regular season.