Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic joins his daughter for an adorable moment after Denver’s Game 2 win over the Suns

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Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets remained in control of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Phoenix Suns courtesy of Monday’s 97-87 win.

Jokic, who received back-to-back NBA MVP honors, dominated in Game 2. He finished the night with 39 points and 16 rebounds.

During the post-match celebration, a jovial Jokic managed to catch a glimpse of his wife and daughter in the stands at Ball Arena. As his wife smiled and waved, Jokic’s daughter had an invaluable reaction.

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Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets smiles after game two of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals against the Phoenix Suns on May 1, 2023 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. (Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

When Jokic’s daughter, Ognjena, pointed to her ring finger, the Nuggets center smiled and quickly returned the gesture by also pointing her ring finger in the touching exchange.

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Ognjena was born in 2021 and has become a beloved member of the Nugget fanbase. He’s clearly hopeful that Denver can win the franchise’s first championship ring soon.

Throughout this season, Jokic has made it clear that his main concern is not for him to win another MVP trophy. Jokic was awarded the MVP trophy after the 2021 season and received MVP honors for the second time in a row last year.

On Tuesday, the league announced that Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Emiid was named the 2023 MVP. Emiid has averaged 33.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game this season.

Nikola Jokic handles the ball during a playoff game

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during Game 2 of Round 2 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2023 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. (Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)

There are 12 teams that have never won an NBA title, and the Nuggets are one of those franchises.

But, Jokic and company have a chance to leave that group in 2023. After closing out the regular season with the betting record in the Western Conference and getting off to a strong start in this postseason, the Nuggets are well on their way.

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The Nuggets will need to win six more playoff games to advance to the NBA Finals. If they get there, they’ll need four more wins to earn the right to hoist the franchise’s first Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy.

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