After losing Game 5 and going down 3-2 to the Thunder in the playoffs, Nikola Jokic has sent a warning on behalf of the Nuggets.

Not even an astounding performance from Nikola Jokić was enough to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

Instant reaction from the Nuggets’ 112-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of their second-round NBA Playoffs series.

Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) following the overtime win against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three of the second round for

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When the Nuggets lose like this, they marvel at Nikola Jokic, explain they are frustrated and then nothing changes.

The Denver Nuggets took control of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, capturing a 113-104 overtime home win to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven set.