
Despite the turmoil surrounding the franchise, including the firing of both the head coach and general manager just before the playoffs, Jokić stood tall as a beacon of hope. He led the league with a staggering 34 triple-doubles this season, leaving behind giants like Giannis Antetokounmpo (11), LeBron James (1, and Luka Doncic (5) in his wake. Yet, the Thunder, spearheaded by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, proved too formidable, advancing to the Western Conference Finals without a single triple-double from their star.
As the Nuggets` season came to a close, the spotlight remained on Jokić`s remarkable individual achievements, overshadowed by the team`s inability to progress. The Thunder will now face the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Indiana Pacers prepare to challenge for the title against OKC in the 2025 NBA Finals.
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