Nikola Jokic Is Stepping Up -- and Back

Ric Bucher, NBA insider and Fox Sports NBA analyst

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Ric discusses two-time MVP Nikola Jokic's performance in, and impact on, the Western Conference finals for the Denver Nuggets.

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