Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets had their season come to an end Sunday night with a 98-90 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of their thrilling playoff series.
Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves will now face Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference finals, which start Wednesday night in Minnesota.
It was a tough ending for Jokic and the defending champion Nuggets, as they led by 20 points early in the third quarter before losing in front of a stunned home crowd.
Jokic paid his respects to the Timberwolves after the game:
The Joker gives his respect to the Timberwolves and discusses if they are a potential rival of the Nuggets pic.twitter.com/u6lboY1YPr
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 20, 2024
Fans loved hearing that from three-time NBA MVP:
His coach needs to take some pointers from him. Class act https://t.co/0FhRyIFeNk
— Wolf Bair (@WolfBairs) May 20, 2024
100% classy. Too bad his coach is such a sore loser.. https://t.co/xF2mGJQCUN
— KWAPT (@KWAPT) May 20, 2024
Much respect to Nikola Jokic! MVP giving major props to the #WolvesBack! Class act through and through! His head coach should take some notes from Joker on how to show respect, especially the media. #Road2Gold #NBAPlayoffs https://t.co/eXF7f3oeD1
— Elan (@MapexDrummer26) May 20, 2024
Jokic giving Conley his flowers. Respect and so insightful. https://t.co/KPh0OtDxi7
— Ptwice216 #FireKoby (@PTwice216) May 20, 2024
I respect Joker. He’s been giving us praise all series. Dude is still the best player in the league, but Ant is coming. https://t.co/wgY9kPyN6j
— Ryan Latimer (@TheRealLati_99) May 20, 2024
