The Denver Nuggets entered the season as a strong favorite out of Western Conference teams to reach the NBA Finals — falling a series short of the Finals last season. Sporting one of the Association’s most apt starting lineups, the Nuggets and coach Mike Malone were ready for a fast start — relying on the efforts from Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter, Jr. and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDenver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dribbles aduring the first half of the team’s preseason NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. … Nikola’s gonna be worn down by Christmas at this rate.”Oct 13, 2021; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is guarded by Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Roby (22) on a drive to the basket during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) argues for a call with referee Rodney Mott (71) in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver.

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