Jokic Responds Sharply to Fans: Don't Come to the Games

The Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 141-135 in overtime at home. During part of the game, the home side, trailing by as many as 23 points, was booed by some of the fans.

Nikola Jokic, who finished the game with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, responded sharply to the booing fans in his post-game press conference. Jokic said he was upset by the situation during the first home game of the season, adding that he knows the people who truly support the team do not give up.

Jokic said the fans who booed do not need to come to the games anymore. Stressing that the team has been able to come back from much worse situations, the star player said those fans are no longer welcome in this arena.

Jokic also pointed to the negative energy during the game. Recalling the moments when his team could not score while the opponent was making its shots, Jokic said it is hard to deal with such tough moments. He said it takes at least a few minutes to get out of the negative mood and back on the right track.