Nikola Jokic emerged as a key figure in the Denver Nuggets' series win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Following the victory, the two-time MVP had a clear message for the Nuggets' ownership. Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets punched their ticket to the Western Conference Semifinals after a hard-fought Game 7 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

The Denver Nuggets’ second-half lead was way too big for them to fritter away. Denver walloped the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 in Game 7 of their playoff series Saturday night to advance to face top-seeded Oklahoma City.

The Denver Nuggets have officially survived the first round of the NBA playoffs. Furthermore, they have defeated a 50-win opponent in the playoffs for the first time during the Nikola Jokic era. On Saturday night, the Nuggets took down the LA Clippers in dominant fashion with a 120-101 score to decide their first-round matchup in Game 7.