The Denver Nuggets capped their regular season with a statement win over the No. 2 seed Houston Rockets on Sunday, securing the Western Conference’s fourth seed and setting up a high-stakes first-round matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Denver Nuggets made headlines earlier this week by parting with head coach Michael Malone before entering the postseason. While Nikola Jokic, the franchise's irreplaceable three-time MVP, could be impacted by the sudden move,

Even though the Denver Nuggets had a tough end to the regular season, Nikola Jokic kept shining. He showed once again that he can make a difference when it matters most. Thanks to his performance, he reached a major NBA milestone and added another highlight to his historic career.