Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Game 2 versus Heat

The only players in NBA history to have at least 500 points, 200 rebounds,

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and 150 assists in a single playoff run are LeBron James, Larry Bird, and Nikola Jokic,

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yet the Denver Nuggets nevertheless suffered a heartbreaking loss in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

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On Sunday night, Jokic put on yet another outstanding effort,

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ending with 41 PTS, 11 REB, and 4 AST in the defeat.

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The Nuggets had a lead of up to 15 points, but they were unable to hold onto it.

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As a result, they suffered a painful loss that tied the series at one game each.

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Throughout this postseason run, Jokic has continued to make history, and he most likely won't stop anytime soon.

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