After defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in a hard-fought seven-game series, Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets are in the midst of a far tougher task, battling the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

The Denver Nuggets are two wins away from reaching the Western Conference Finals, though Nikola Jokić isn't taking any credit for their success in Game 3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder based on how he played.

Nikola Jokić lived up to his nickname on Friday, arriving at the Ball Arena wearing a Joker-inspired purple and green suit before helping the Denver Nuggets to a dramatic, overtime 113-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of their playoff series.

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

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to "the Mile High City" for a Game 3 matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The series is tied 1-1.