Jokic delivered an MVP-caliber showing on April 4 against Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs, logging 43 minutes en route to 40 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds in a 136-134 overtime win. The effort highlighted his ability to influence both ends of the floor and close out high-stakes games.
Pierce still credits Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with MVP honors this season, but he maintains that Jokic is the league’s best player. He expressed confidence in Denver’s playoff chances, suggesting the Nuggets would be formidable opponents even in a marquee, high-pressure series.
As the 2025-26 regular season concludes, Denver sits as the third seed and is set to open the postseason against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a seven-game first-round series. In their four meetings this season, Denver has the edge, winning three of those games and establishing a favorable matchup heading into the playoffs.
Looking beyond the first round, there’s already chatter about a potential Jokic-Wembanyama showdown down the line, a matchup fans would likely embrace. For now, though, Denver must execute against Minnesota starting April 18 to keep its title-contending trajectory intact.
