The Nuggets finished the regular season 54-28 and earned the third seed, giving them home-court advantage for the opening game of the series. Denver will look to leverage that edge as Jokic seeks to add another milestone to his postseason résumé.
In 94 career playoff games, Jokic has posted averages of 27.4 points, 12.3 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest, while shooting 52.5% from the field and 38.8% from three. Those numbers underscore his all-around impact and his importance to the Nuggets’ playoff run.
Crossing the 2,601-point mark would place Jokic ahead of Garnett on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list, a notable milestone amid a season in which he has repeatedly driven Denver’s success. The milestone would come as part of a series Denver hopes to begin on a strong note at home.
As the opening game approaches, all eyes will be on Jokic to see whether he can reach the historic mark early in the series. The matchup sets the stage for a competitive playoff series, with the Nuggets aiming to capitalize on home-court advantage and Jokic’s sustained excellence.
