“It’s simple for us”: Nikola Jokic taunts Kawhi Leonard and Clippers for ruining 3-1 lead against Nuggets

Nikola Jokic shoots the Los Angeles Clippers for their poor performance in Game 7, he admitted it was easy for the Nuggets.

In a surprise surprise, Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets fell back to 3-1 to eliminate title favorite Los Angeles Clippers.

The Los Angeles Clippers held a 16-point lead in Game 5, a 19-point lead in Game 6, and were eliminated by 15 points in Game 7. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George had a combined 0 points in Game 4^th quarter that eventually led to his disappearance.

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In his post-game on-court interview, Nikola Jokic very nonchalantly hit the Clippers for their 3-game collapse.

Nikola Jokic says it was easy for the Nuggets to come back and win

When Nikola Jokic was asked about the Nuggets’ performances in Games 5, 6 and 7, Jokic simply replied, “It’s simple for us.”

Jokic after coming back twice from a 3-1 lead: “it’s simple for us” pic.twitter.com/hsUC6CI8dK

– Main Team (@MainTeamSports) September 16, 2020

This could be Jokic just talking about how the Nuggets are a great team that plays well with their backs against the wall, but it’s also an opportunity for the Clippers as they couldn’t capitalize on their 3-1 lead.

Jokic was spectacular in these Playoffs, as he becomes the only player to record a triple-double with more than 20 rebounds in Game 7. He is also the only player to achieve a triple-double in 2 consecutive Games 7.

Nikola Jokic (16 PTS, 22 REB, 13 AST) becomes the first player in NBA playoff history to record a triple-double of more than 20 rebounds in Game 7.@Nuggets advance to the Western Conference Finals vs. LAL starting Friday at 9 pm / et on TNT. pic.twitter.com/rU5Vazyf2Z

– NBA (@NBA) September 16, 2020

The Nuggets become the first team to overcome a 2, 3-1 deficit in the same Playoffs

The Denver Nuggets came back 3-1 in their first-round series against the Utah Jazz and have accomplished the unthinkable once again.

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets players have stated that they play at their best when their backs are against the wall. They are now 6-0 in elimination games in the 2020 Playoffs.