Nikola Jokic News: Paces Denver in loss

Jokic ended Thursday's 111-105 loss to the Clippers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 25 points (11-22 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, three steals and one block in 42 minutes.

Jokic was productive during the club's Game 6 loss, though he failed to record a double-double for the first time in the opening round. The superstar still led the Nuggets in points, assists and steals, and he supplied multiple swipes for the fourth time during the series. Jokic and the Nuggets will look to advance with a Game 7 win on Saturday. He has averaged 25.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 10.5 assists and 2.2 steals across 41.3 minutes per game during the first round.