Nov 22, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) speaks to the media following the loss to the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic Makes Brutally Honest Statement After Nuggets-Thunder Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 18, 2025 7:32 PM ET

On Sunday afternoon, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets were eliminated by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Jokic finished the 125-93 loss with 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while shooting 5/9 from the field in 37 minutes of playing time.

Via Real Sports: "Nikola Jokic had 9 FGA in the Game 7 loss.

That’s tied for the fewest shot attempts he’s had in a playoff game in his entire career."

Nikola Jokic had 9 FGA in the Game 7 loss.

That’s tied for the fewest shot attempts he’s had in a playoff game in his entire career. pic.twitter.com/tQK3QzUWvJ
— Real Sports (@realapp_) May 18, 2025

After the game, the three-time MVP made a brutally honest statement when he met with the media.

Reporter: "Nikola, do you guys leave this series feeling like you guys are still close to being able to win another championship... Do you feel like this team can still win a championship as it's put together now?"

Jokic: "We didn't, so obviously, we can't. If we could, we would win it... We didn't win it, so we can't."

While Jokic had a quiet Game 7, he did an incredible job of keeping the Nuggets afloat during the playoffs.

Via StatMuse: "Nikola Jokic this playoffs:

1st in points
1st in rebounds
1st in assists
1st in steals
1st in stocks
1st in double-doubles
1st in triple-doubles
1st in field goals

Insane run."

Nikola Jokic this playoffs:

1st in points
1st in rebounds
1st in assists
1st in steals
1st in stocks
1st in double-doubles
1st in triple-doubles
1st in field goals

Insane run. pic.twitter.com/VHSdJ04Ave
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 18, 2025