The Nuggets can't save Charles Barkley from his worst nightmare

Apr 11, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn ImagesCharles Barkley's going to make sure to avoid any and all national media on Monday because his "worst nightmare" was a Lakers win over the Nuggets, and it happened. Barely. The Nuggets dropped another clutch game, and once again, the ball bounced just right to cost the Nuggets another tight one.

The Nuggets needed a win to pick up the fourth and final tiebreaker against teams they are competing with for playoff seeding, but were unable to close out in regulation. They led by as…