Nikola Jokic Reveals Why Denver Stinks Right Now Is Actually ‘Good’
The Denver Nuggets face a challenging stretch right now, having lost six of their last nine games, including Sunday’s 117-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. This drop dropped them to fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Last week’s 128-117 loss to the Golden State Warriors highlighted late-game execution issues, leaving the star center Nikola Jokić was worried at first about the team’s difficulty in creating open shots at critical moments.
However, according to a report by Rachel Strand, noted by ClutchPoints, Jokic now sees these struggles as a positive development for the defending champion.
Commenting on the team’s recent performance, he stated, “It’s a good thing that’s going to happen. You’re going to start worrying; you’re going to start worrying more. The fight is good… You’re going to play a little bit harder and better.”
“It’s a good thing to happen. You’re going to start worrying, you’re going to start worrying more. The fight is good. … You’re going to play a little bit harder and better.”
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This outlook suggests the reigning MVP believes the current challenges can help eliminate complacency and sharpen the team’s focus as the postseason approaches.
Guard Christian Brown he echoed that sentiment after last week’s game, stressing that the Nuggets’ challenges stem more from a lack of physicality and “not holding our spots” than from deficiencies in their overall play.
With key matchups scheduled against the Utah Jazz and the strong Los Angeles Lakers, the Nuggets must find a way to increase their toughness.
Jokic remains optimistic that the pressure of these losses will eventually lead the team to step up when it matters most.
2026-03-02 14:56:00
