"Physical game with ups and downs" - Nikola Jokić Speak On Game 1 vs Timberwolves | April 18, 2026

“Physical game with ups and downs.”

Nikola Jokić speaks with the media after leading the Denver Nuggets to a Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 18, 2026.

Jokić finished with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, recording another postseason triple-double as Denver outlasted Minnesota 116–105.

He reflects on the physicality of the matchup, the momentum swings throughout the game, and how the Nuggets were able to take control in the second half after a tied halftime score.

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