In Game 5 against Oklahoma City, Nikola Jokić delivered another historic performance with 44 points and 15 rebounds. He became just the eighth player in NBA history to record multiple 40+15 games in a single postseason series.
NIKOLA JOKIC
ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREATS pic.twitter.com/wP5vgvrTe6
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 14, 2025
He now joins a legendary list that includes Wilt Chamberlain (4x), Shaquille O’Neal (2x), Elgin Baylor (2x), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Barkley, and Bob McAdoo.
NIKOLA JOKIC TONIGHT:
44 POINTS
15 REBOUNDS
5 ASSISTS
17/25 FG
5/7 3PDon’t know what else he’s supposed to do. (via @realapp_) pic.twitter.com/w7qG96LTAR
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 14, 2025
Jokić shot 17-of-25 from the field, continuing his incredible offensive stretch. But despite his dominance, the Nuggets fell 112-105, now trailing 3-2 in the Western Conference semifinals against the Thunder.
“This guy has more responsibility than any player in the NBA.” 🗣️
Chuck goes in on the load that Nikola Jokić shoulders for Denver pic.twitter.com/KCAvzXnA8S
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 13, 2025
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