"We just lost in the first round, so I think we are far away, said Jokic, who had 28 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in the 110-98 loss to the host Timberwolves on Thursday night."
"I still want to be Nuggets forever, he said, indicating his desire to sign another maximum contract extension this summer."
"It's not his fault we couldn't rebound. It's not his fault we couldn't catch the ball very well. There is nothing to blame David Adelman. It was all us, Jokic said."
"McDaniels had 32 points and 10 rebounds and Terrence Shannon Jr scored 24 points for the injury-ravaged Timberwolves."
The Denver Nuggets were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending their season prematurely. Nikola Jokic expressed disappointment, stating they are far from being a title contender. Jamal Murray struggled during the series, contributing to the team's struggles. Jokic remains committed to the Nuggets, expressing a desire to stay long-term. Coach David Adelman’s future is uncertain, but Jokic defended him, stating the team's issues were not his fault. The Timberwolves, despite injuries, performed well, with standout performances from Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr.
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