?Race Horses in Italy?: Nikola Jokic Reveals His Vacation Plans Ahead of the Conference Finals

The Denver Nuggets were desperate to have a revenge against the Phoenix Suns, who had swept them on the same stage, two years back. However, the Suns were not willing to be swept mercilessly. They fought and forced a Game 6 on the Denver side. This time round, the ball is on Denver’s court as they have had their revenge by eliminating the Suns. Nuggets being the first side to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals, players have ample time to relax and rejuvenate.

That is exactly what Nikola Jokic plans to do. Having given his blood and sweat in the hard-fought battles against the Suns, Nikola Jokic is all the more excited to march into the Conference Finals. Anyhow, Nikola Jokic will have sufficient time to await his opponent. Apparently, he seems to have packed bags for a splendid outing.

Nikola Jokic gets candid about his plans before the Conference Finals

Nikola Jokic’s exploits were at the heart of the Nuggets’ triumph in the series against the Suns. In the series-winner Game 6, Nikola Jokic has led the Denver side with 32 points. Besides, the game saw the 2x-MVP adding another triple-double to his tally. After qualifying to the Conference Finals, Nikola Jokic spoke to an ESPN reporter in the arena. The reporter asked Jokic how Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s presence impacted the team in the series. The Joker held his teammate in high regards and explained how crucial a player KCP is for the Nuggets.

Following Jokic’s adulation of KCP, the reporter asked Jokic how he is going to spend the break before the Conference Finals. The 2x-MVP did not think twice and candidly revealed his amazing plans. “Probably watch my friend race horses in Italy. Be around my family. Hope it’s going to be sunny, so I can be outside the swimming pool. So relaxing,” Nikola Jokic said. The reporter said, “Excellent,” and congratulated the Joker for his crucial triumph.

Nikola Jokic awaits his opponents and so does the hoops community

Just like the Nuggets-Suns matchup, the other Western clash has gone into a sixth game. Only some hours are left for the much-awaited Lakers-Warriors Game 6 action to begin. Leading the series 3-2, the Lakers can close the series like Jokic and co. did if they win the coming game. The Warriors, on the other hand, are undoubtedly determined to defend their title.

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If the LA side wins, fans will get to witness the repetition of yet another iconic Conference Final clash. In 2020, the Nuggets and the Lakers had locked horns in the Conference Finals. Then, the Lakers had the last laugh. Apparently, all eyes will now be set on the remaining Western Conference Semi-Final games as they will decide if the Denver side will get to have their revenge against the Lakers in the same stage.

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