Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets are up 2-1 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Many thought the Thunder would run through the Western Conference, but the 2023 NBA Champions have had different plans.

For most of the Nikola Jokić era, the Nuggets' path to success hinged on the three-time MVP putting up near-historic numbers on a nightly basis. He averages near a triple-double most seasons, not only because he's absurdly talented,

For so many years, the brilliance of Jokić has masked some roster flaws. On Friday night, Jokić was truly picked up by his teammates.