Nikola Jokic acknowledges Denver’s struggles after playoff exit, reiterates commitment to Nuggets

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:19:00 +0200

Nikola Jokic expressed both disappointment in the Denver Nuggets’ early playoff exit and a strong desire to remain with the franchise long term following their Game 6 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 110-98 defeat eliminated Denver in the first round, marking only the second such exit during Jokic’s tenure. Despite being one of the NBA’s top teams in the regular season, Jokic admitted the Nuggets are “far away” from true championship contention based on their postseason performance.

Jokic delivered a near triple-double with 28 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds in the elimination game but struggled with efficiency and turnovers. He openly acknowledged Minnesota’s superiority, citing their rebounding advantage, ball security, and overall execution as decisive factors. The Timberwolves dominated the boards 50-33 and committed just seven turnovers compared to Denver’s 13, highlighting key weaknesses for the Nuggets.

Although Denver posted elite offensive numbers during the reg