Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets missed their chance of closing out their NBA playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Now, they are heading to a do-or-die Game 7. With their backs against the wall,

ESPN's Shams Charania believes Nikola Jokić has become more "comfortable" with his leadership role on the Denver Nuggets since the front office turnover at the end of the 2024-25 regular season.

Denver Nuggets interim coach David Adelman was dismayed and angered by the amount of contact allowed by the officials while the Los Angeles Clippers defended Nikola Jokic in Game 6.