{"id":53815,"date":"2025-05-16T17:04:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=53815"},"modified":"2025-05-16T17:05:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:05:05","slug":"nikola-jokic-takes-subtle-jab-at-officiating-after-denver-nuggets-clinch-119-107-victory-to-force-game-7-against-thunder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nikola-jokic-takes-subtle-jab-at-officiating-after-denver-nuggets-clinch-119-107-victory-to-force-game-7-against-thunder\/","title":{"rendered":"Nikola Jokic Takes Subtle Jab at Officiating After Denver Nuggets Clinch 119\u2013107 Victory To Force Game 7 Against Thunder"},"content":{"rendered":"

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic took a subtle dig at officiating after they clinched a 119-107 win over the OKC Thunder to force Game 7<\/a>. The Nuggets headed into the game with a 3-2 deficit, and while the Thunder were one win away from making it to the Western Conference Finals, Jokic’s 29 points pushed the series to a decider. The Joker grabbed 14 rebounds, and dished out eight assists during 41 minutes of action. <\/p>

Following the game, the three-time MVP made some comments, seemingly taking a jab at officiating<\/a>, which stirred controversy. After the win in Game 6, Jokic was asked about some factors that led to the win, he indirectly took a shot at the officials in the series. He said, “Definitely helped to get control. I think this is the first time we didn’t have offensive fouls in this series. That’s helpful.”<\/em><\/p>

His response came after being asked about the impact of Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson, who drew contact and forced fouls. It helped the Nuggets into the bonus. His comment reflected dissatisfaction with the way calls had taken in previous games. <\/p>

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Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Christian Braun Script History As Nuggets Win Game 6 <\/h2>

As the Denver Nuggets secured a win in Game 6 over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference Semifinals, Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Christian Braun scripted history. Jokic scored 29 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists. He hit nine of his 14 shot attempts. Murray chipped in 25 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, while Braun poured in 23 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. <\/p>

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First trio to record 20+ PTS, 8+ REB, 5+ AST in a playoff game since 1966 pic.twitter.com\/qYApHUTsv9<\/a><\/p>— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) May 16, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>