The Denver Nuggets entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs as one of the hottest teams in the league, holding the Western Conference’s third seed.
That momentum might’ve carried into Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it stopped there. The Nuggets went on to lose three games. Heading into Game 5, their season was on the line.
Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets kept the postseason run going for one more game, but it was over after Game 6. A shorthanded Timberwolves team issued the Nuggets a 110-98 loss. The Timberwolves sealed the series with a 4-2 victory.
Minnesota is set for a second-round meeting with the San Antonio Spurs. The Nuggets are done for the year, and NBA fans on social media have the word “chokic” going viral and trending.
“Chokic” Is Trending On Social Media After A Nuggets Loss
NBA fans reacting to the action on X:
NotBertavakian: I dare chokic to lose this
Brungod: Media better go crazy on Chokic. That mf been [expletive] since 2023
_danngreen: LMFAOOO CHOKIC TURNOVER ITS OVER
Deadboylyfee: People are finally waking up to Chokic’s antics and talking about it
Kabbamoy21: CHOKIC OUT MY PLAYOFFS LMAOO
Daeshikjr: NIKOLA CHOKIĆ
The Denver Nuggets Call It A Season
Even if the Nuggets struggle, Jokic is typically one to dominate.
But the series between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves was clearly a difficult grind for the veteran center, who played against a defensive superstar in Rudy Gobert.
In the first five games of the series, Jokic averaged 25.4 points per game. He struggled with his efficiency, shooting a playoff career-low 42.2% from the field.
During the final game of the series, Jokic produced 28 points on 11-19 shooting. He made just 1-5 of his shots from three. Along with his scoring, Jokic produced 10 assists, nine rebounds, and one block.