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“Imagine if Stephen Curry Blows This Lead”: Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets ‘Advancing to Round-2’ Leads to NBA Twitter Mayhem

Published 04/25/2022, 4:53 PM EDT

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After a rollicking start to the series, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors faltered in Game-4 of their Round-1 encounter on Sunday. Courtesy of a brilliant all-round performance from Nikola Jokic’s men, the Dubs failed to sweep the series. Following the Nuggets’ victory, several fans now believe there is a real chance for a magical comeback. Are we going to witness another disastrous upset for Golden State?

Ahead of the NBA Playoffs, there was a lot of excitement regarding the Warriors. After all, Draymond Green had returned, and Stephen Curry was also well into his recovery. And although he didn’t make the starting lineups, the mere presence of a match winner like the 34-year-old is enough to change the series.

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On the other hand, Denver finally seemed to have found their groove after 3 poor outings. Needless to say, an enticing culmination to the duel awaits us all.

Fans go wild as Stephen Curry and Warriors concede Game-4

As we have seen in the past, Steve Kerr and his army have managed to squander pivotal leads. On the contrary, the Nuggets have showcased their ability to overcome deficits on multiple occasions. Naturally, it is the perfect match-up.

In the aftermath of Game-4, where Nikola Jokic and co. battled for a 126-121 win, popular Twitter page Statmuse congratulated Denver for pulling off a potential comeback. Perhaps it was a glimpse of the future.

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Reacting to the shock prediction, NBA fans ran riot on social media. A plethora of buffs commented in favor of the Nuggets, anticipating another heartbreak for the Californian giants.

One fan in particular commented, “Bro imagine if [Stephen] Curry blows this lead.” Meanwhile, another fan said, “Nuggets in 7.” Flipping the page, the ardent Warriors fans continued to back their side to the fullest. Take a look at the best reactions.

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Who are you placing your bets on? Will it be Stephen Curry’s Warriors, or will Nikola Jokic all but confirm his MVP candidacy with an epic turnaround? Comment below.

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Sankalp Harikrishnan

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Sankalp Harikrishnan is an NBA and Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. He aspires to pursue Sports Journalism and has represented his institution in cricket, badminton, soccer and table tennis. Sankalp idolises Roger Federer and Stephen Curry, and has an inherent love for statistics.
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