Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) stands during the National Anthem before the start of game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thun

The Denver Nuggets came up short in Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, suffering a 112-105 loss that puts them on the brink of elimination heading into their upcoming Game 6 contest. While things didn't go the Nuggets way down the stretch, superstar center Nikola Jokic wasn't losing any sleep over the team's shot selection.

The Nuggets superstar has been his usual brilliant self in the postseason. Jokic is averaging 26.5 points, 12.9 rebounds, 8.1 assists, 2.2 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game throughout the NBA Playoffs so far.