Nikola Jokic's triple-double — the first by anyone in these young playoffs — definitely stood out. So did this: The reigning NBA MVP's seven turnovers and four missed free throws in Denver's 105-102 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

I think we could be up 2-0," Jokic said. "So, I think it’s a great two games. If you’re a basketball fan I think this is probably the bes

Nikola Jokic's herculean efforts have carried over into the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The MVP finalist has averaged 27.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 11.0 assists in 44.5 minutes per game through the first two games of this series.