Nikola Jokic’s father, Branislav, had an exciting story when the Denver Nuggets superstar booked flight tickets to go back home twice during the postseason as he thought the Nuggets would lose.
“He already booked a ticket for Sombor twice, thinking they would get eliminated. I told him to wait until the end. That would be the best,” Branislav told 24sata.
This is a huge surprise to fans considering how Jokic and the Nuggets have been a dominant force since the start of the season and extending their impressive performances well into the playoffs. They are just one win away from hoisting their maiden NBA title, and chances are it may happen as early as Monday.
The stern test the Nuggets faced was pretty much against the Phoenix Suns, as they went up against an offensive powerhouse in Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. This may have prompted the two-time MVP to perhaps book the tickets early, but he and the team were successful in ousting the Suns, and later sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers.
Nikola Jokic Reacts To The Possibility Of The Nuggets Winning The Championship In Game 5
Despite the 3-1 lead, the Nuggets and Jokic aren’t taking it easy, and the latter said as much when talking about the possibility of the team winning the title in the upcoming Game 5.
“We’re gonna be locked in and ready,” said Jokic. “It’s just gonna be a game that we need to win.” And it’s safe to say, it’s a grounded statement to make given the way the Miami Heat have been a resilient unit in the postseason. They have faced more adversity since the regular season, compared to the Nuggets and Jokic is fully aware of the fact.
Jokic has been phenomenal for the Nuggets averaging 30.1 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 9.8 assists in the playoffs, and his last five games have him notching up 30.6 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 9.0 assists — including a 41-point masterclass.
The Nuggets are inching close to winning their first-ever championship, and it’s clear Jokic knows that he has one more win to get there. Only time will tell if the Heat will have a say in the matter.
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