"7-foot Luka Doncic": NBA Fans Ridicule Nikola Jokic Over Conditioning and Questionable Defense vs Warriors

The Denver Nuggets suffered a 137-131 overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors, leading to harsh criticism of Nikola Jokic from NBA fans, despite the team holding a seven-point lead late in the fourth quarter that was overturned by Steph Curry's clutch performance.

Jokic recorded his 165th career triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, but he struggled offensively by taking 13 three-pointers and making only two, resulting in a low overall efficiency of 34.8%, which contrasted with Aaron Gordon's career-high 50 points on efficient three-point shooting.

In critical moments, Jokic missed key shots, including a hook shot, a free throw that could have extended the lead, and the potential game-winner in regulation, followed by four consecutive missed shots in overtime, with a notable three-point miss with 32 seconds left that allowed the Warriors to extend their lead.

A viral play highlighted Jokic's fatigue, as he missed a three-pointer and failed to defend effectively, leading to a Steph Curry layup and drawing fan criticism on social media for his conditioning and defensive effort during the game.

Although Jokic historically excelled from three-point range with a 41.7% accuracy last season, the Nuggets now have better spacing options, suggesting he could benefit from reducing his three-point attempts and focusing more on attacking the paint to improve offensive efficiency.