NewzNikola Jokić criticized Denver Nuggets fans who booed the team during a home game, stating they are "not welcome" after the Nuggets rallied from a 23-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime. Denver fans had expressed their displeasure with boos at halftime as the team struggled.
Despite the early-game struggles and the hostile reaction from the crowd, Jokić led the short-handed Nuggets to the comeback victory by scoring eight of his 35 points in the extra period. He also finished the game with 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
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