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[Saba Sports News] Nikola Jokic is channeling his inner alter ego ahead of a crucial Game 3.
The Denver Nuggets star showed up to Ball Arena on Friday for the team’s second-round playoff clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a striking outfit that drew immediate attention.
Jokic wore a light blue jacket and pants paired with a green vest and white dress shirt — an unmistakable nod to his “Joker” nickname. The ensemble evoked memories of the classic Jack Nicholson or Heath Ledger portrayals of the iconic Batman villain, rather than the more recent versions played by Jared Leto or Joaquin Phoenix.
The timing of Jokic’s bold fashion choice was fitting. The three-time NBA MVP is looking to bounce back after a rough Game 2, where he fouled out in the third quarter and finished with just 17 points, eight rebounds, and six assists in a 149-106 blowout loss. Jokic’s frustration boiled over during the game when he delivered a WWE-style takedown on Thunder big man Jaylin Williams.
With the series now shifting to Denver, Jokic seems eager to flip the narrative. While he typically leaves the fashion-forward entrances to his more style-savvy teammates, the seven-time All-Star made a statement of his own this time — showing up to Game 3 not just dressed to impress, but ready to unleash some villainous vengeance on the court.