If the reports are to be believed, Nikola Jokic could witness an end to his MVP streak, but there’s still a lot he can save. And if the 3x MVP is looking for any guidance, Magic Johnson is right here with a series of posts that not just include guidelines for the Denver Nuggets but also warning signs of sorts regarding the threats that the LA Clippers could pose in their possible 7-game series. Johnson believes that if the Nuggets lack in execution on any front, it could be the Clippers who’ll have the last laugh.
Asking the fans to buckle up for the “7-game thriller” between the Nuggets and Clippers, Magic Johnson revealed, in a post on X, that even though he cannot pick a winner, he believes “the Clippers finished the season playing their best basketball!”
However, the Los Angeles Lakers icon has high faith in Nikola Jokic as he expects nothing but “domination over the Clippers” from him. After all, the Joker has been exceptional this season, beating his old self in the league. He has outperformed himself in every department, averaging his first triple through a season. And doing this, he did not let his scoring dip but recorded the highest scoring average—29.6 points per game—so far in the league, along with 12.7 rebounds per game, and 10.2 assists per game.
But still, can the Serbian basketball star do it all on his own? Well, Magic Johnson doubts it. “He needs plenty of help from Playoff Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon. They to step up in order for the Nuggets to have any chance of winning,” Buck said.
But what about the Clippers? Well, in the same post that he praised Jokic, Johnson also wrote, “I’m so happy that Kawhi Leonard is playing like prime Kawhi!” The ex-Laker was, however, not done yet with his takes on the upcoming series between the Clippers and Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic will continue his domination over the Clippers but he needs plenty of help from Playoff Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., and Aaron Gordon. They to step up in order for the Nuggets to have any chance of winning. I’m so happy that Kawhi Leonard is playing like prime…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 18, 2025
Despite stating in his initial post that he cannot pick a winner, Magic laid out the condition that could yield a favourable outcome for the Clippers. “James Harden has played as well as any guard in the league this season. Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell should have been All Stars this year and if they play well. the Clippers should win!”
This is a developing story.
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