It's been jarring to see the usually brilliant Nikola Jokić look so rattled against the Thunder. Does he owe the Nuggets an MVP-like finish?

After a monster Game 1 performance, Jokić hasn't quite figured out OKC. For Denver's sake, it's vital that he does.

For most of the Nikola Jokić era, the Nuggets' path to success hinged on the three-time MVP putting up near-historic numbers on a nightly basis. He averages near a triple-double most seasons, not only because he's absurdly talented,