The Clippers are suffocating Nikola Jokic’s paint. Is it a sustainable strategy for the Nuggets to keep relying on role players like Russell Westbrook to score? Do they have a choice?

Jokic has now recorded triple-doubles in back-to-back games, only for the Nuggets to lose on each occasion. The seven-time All-Star appears to be getting increasingly frustrated by the team's struggles, as evidenced by his actions on the bench in this latest loss.

Nikola Jokic delivered a strong message defending Kawhi Leonard following the Los Angeles Clippers' 117-83 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs. The Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic struggled in a lopsided Game 3 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome.