It wasn’t Denver. It wasn’t Minneapolis. And it definitely wasn’t on the hardwood. Nikola Jokic’s latest duel with the Timberwolves happened in a living room. A PlayStation. And on NBA 2K.

But what looks like a casual gaming clip is actually a glimpse into how Jokic and his Serbian teammates build chemistry, how rivalries persist off the court, and how Anthony Edwards, without ever stepping into a gym, gets woven into the story.

The source? A viral social media video shows Jokic with a Serbian teammate, controllers in hand, facing off as Denver versus Minnesota. The caption says it all: “ Nikola Jokic playing 2K with Denver against Minnesota😂 .” Minnesota isn’t just a digital opponent, but the team that upended Denver’s playoff hopes in the 2023-24 season. Edwards, the Wolves’ breakou

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