The Denver Nuggets edged out the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the real story was Nikola Jokic’s fiery timeout tantrum.
With the Thunder focusing on Jokic, trying to wear him down, the Nuggets’ star felt his teammates weren’t supporting him.
Jokic Takes Charge
As the tension boiled over, Jokic let his frustration shine during a timeout.
The video clip, shared widely on social media, shows Jokic visibly agitated, urging his teammates to be more aggressive and pointing out their mistakes.
The scene was set after the Nuggets’ head coach, Michael Malone, was let go just before the NBA playoffs.
David Adelman took over as interim coach, but Jokic was clearly not holding back.
Some fans took to social media to poke fun at the situation, joking that Jokic was now doing the coaching job too.
One X post read: “Bruh I’m NEVER going to stop laughing at this sh*t.
The Nuggets fired Michael Malone and now Nikola Jokic gotta coach the team too LMAOO.
Bro literally has to do EVERYTHING HIMSELF.”
This wasn’t the first time Jokic has shown his leadership skills.
In the NBA, players often step up when coaches aren’t around.
Jokic’s actions during the timeout were a clear example of this.
The Nuggets’ win over the Thunder showed they can still perform under pressure.
Jokic’s influence on the game is undeniable, and his teammates look up to him.
The real question now is: can the Nuggets keep this momentum going?
Bruh I’m NEVER going to stop laughing at this sh*t
The Nuggets fired Michael Malone and now Nikola Jokic gotta coach the team too LMAOO
Bro literally has to do EVERYTHING HIMSELF 😭
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) May 6, 2025