Nikola Jokic deserves better.
Tuesday night should have been another chapter in his legendary theology. Instead, it called for an apology.
In the wake of a 112-105 loss, creating a must-win Game 6 on Thursday at Ball Arena, there were many fingers to point, but one shameful truth.
The Nuggets let Jokic down. Again.
The final 200 seconds incorporated all the themes of this season. The principal one: Denver was once again painfully short one more legitimate player. That is what has made the past seven months so frustrating, even when sprinkled with moments of brilliance by the supporting cast.