Well, the Nuggets decided to buck history in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. On a night where Jokić had one of the worst shooting performances of his career, his teammates stepped up to guide Denver to a 113-104 overtime win to earn a 2-1 series lead.

For so many years, the brilliance of Jokić has masked some roster flaws. On Friday night, Jokić was truly picked up by his teammates.

Yes, Aaron Gordon made the game-winning shot that created a mesmerizing final win probability chart. Yes, the Thunder choked in a game the resilient Nuggets stole, which Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault took responsibility for.