Nuggets lose to last-place Wizards despite Jokic's brilliance

Nikola Jokic expressed disappointment after the Denver Nuggets lost 126-123 to the Washington Wizards, who have the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Despite Jokic's strong performance with 40 points, the team has struggled recently. The loss dropped the Nuggets to 43-25, placing them third in the Western Conference. Jokic noted that the team cannot become complacent heading into the playoffs, as their recent play has not been satisfactory. Remarkably, the Nuggets were swept by the Wizards this season, losing both matchups despite Jokic's impressive individual stats. He averaged 48 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in those games.