I've watched a lot of Nuggets basketball over the last few years. I've seen this group led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic at their lowest lows. The firing of their head coach and general manager right before the start of these NBA playoffs comes to mind most.

The Denver Nuggets forced a Game 5 after beating the Los Angeles Clippers, capped by Aaron Gordon’s last-minute dunk off a brilliant assist from Nikola Jokic. After the game, Jokic shared a candid confession about the play.

Nikola Jokic had the ball in his hands with the chance to even up the series against the Clippers: Eight seconds left, score tied 99-99, and he was isolated on Ivica Zubac. Jokic spun for position, put up a shot,