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“If we were in Serbia we would all be fired”: Jokić’s Nuggets crash out in first round of playoffs
76ers surge in Embiid’s return to force Game 7 v Celtics
TL;DR
- The Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokić, were defeated in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Jamal Murray struggled in the series against Minnesota's Jaden McDaniels.
- Jokić expressed his desire to remain with the Nuggets long-term but deflected questions about coaching changes.
- The New York Knicks secured a record-breaking victory against the Atlanta Hawks, advancing in the playoffs.
- The Philadelphia 76ers, with Joel Embiid back from injury, forced a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics after a strong Game 6 performance.