TigerSport Football and Basketball Game Analysis

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić made a striking pregame fashion statement ahead of Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals by dressing as the Batman villain "The Joker." He wore a purple suit, green vest, and chain, deviating from his typically understated style. The outfit choice drew attention given his usual avoidance of flashy pregame appearances.

Nuggets head coach David Adelman, unaware of Jokić’s wardrobe change beforehand, expressed surprise and noted he had not seen the player make such bold fashion statements previously. Adelman humorously redirected questions about the attire to Jokić himself, emphasizing his lack of involvement in the player’s clothing decisions.

Despite Jokić’s uncharacteristically poor shooting performance in Game 3—missing 17 of 25 field goals and all 10 three-point attempts—the Nuggets secured a 113-104 overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win gave Denver a 2-1 series lead, marking a rebound from their heavy 149-106 loss in Game 2.