Nikola Jokic Shows Off New Look


 

As Sunday’s Game 4 approached, the Denver Nuggets held a 2-1 edge over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Denver secured wins in Games 1 and 3, while Oklahoma City erupted in Game 2, handing the Nuggets a stunning 43-point loss.

Through it all, Nikola Jokic has been productive with 79 points, 46 rebounds, and 18 assists across the series so far.

Despite these numbers, Jokic has faced challenges. The Serbian center committed 21 turnovers and struggled mightily in the blowout loss, shooting just 8-for-25 from the field.

Looking to turn the page before Game 4, Jokic arrived sporting a brand new haircut, potentially signaling his desire to reset and refocus.

“Nikola Jokić got a haircut,” Nuggets reporter Katy Winge noted.

This style change follows an attention grabbing outfit before Game 3, when Jokic fully embraced his “Joker” nickname.

For Game 4, he opted for a different approach, trimming not only his hair but also his beard and goatee. The makeover, however, did not translate to immediate success on the court against the Thunder.

Jokic started unusually quiet, failing to score at all during the first quarter.

This marked his first scoreless opening period in this year’s playoffs. He eventually found some rhythm, finishing the first half with 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals.

Despite remaining active on both ends, his early scoring absence became a noticeable storyline as Oklahoma City took a halftime lead.

With the series scheduled to return to Oklahoma City for Game 5, NBA fans remain fixated not just on the competitive matchup but also on Jokic’s new appearance as he seeks to lead Denver to another conference finals.

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