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Andy Nesbitt

NBA Fans Loved Charles Barkley’s Reaction to Nikola Jokic’s Monster Game 2 Performance

The Denver Nuggets took a commanding 2–0 series lead over Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns on Monday with a 97–87 victory at home that was once again powered by their star, Nikola Jokić, who finished with 39 points, 16 rebounds and five assists.

The reigning two-time NBA MVP has been his usual unstoppable force so far in the postseason and now has the Nuggets two wins away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. 

You know who was in awe of Jokić’s play in Game 2? Charles Barkley. The NBA legend heaped the ultimate praise on him on the postgame show:

NBA fans loved to see that: 

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