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Nikola Jokic Says Nuggets Never Felt Like Favorites, Embraces Underdog Role

Jokic downplayed it when asked about Denver not being viewed as title favorites. “I think we were never the favorite, even when we won it,” he said. “I didn’t feel the pressure since I’m here.” He added the Thunder are “hunted,” while the Nuggets hope to be “the silent horse, dark horse.” His focus remains simple: “Don’t embarrass ourselves.”