Nikola Jokic rocks new haircut ahead of Nuggets-Thunder Game 4

Matthew Wadleigh

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The Denver Nuggets lead the Oklahoma City 2-1 in the Western Conference Semifinal round entering Sunday's game. Denver took Games 1 and 3 with OKC taking Game 2 in a 43-point blowout win. 

So far in the series, Nikola Jokic has played well, which isn't a surprise for the former NBA MVP. Here is how he played in the first three games of the series: 

  • Game 1: 42 points, 22 rebounds, six assists 
  • Game 2: 17 points, eight rebounds, six assists 
  • Game 3: 20 points, 16 rebounds, six assists. 

However, Jokic does have a total of 21 turnovers in three games, and he shot just 8-of-25 in the Game 3 loss. 

Well, Jokic changed things up ahead of Game 4 as he rocked a new haircut. 

Jokic also made waves ahead of Game 3 as he lived up to his Joker nickname by channeling even the Joker's outfit. 

As you can see, Jokic now trimmed his hair and even the goatee and beard a bit going into Game 4, and fans immediately posted that he is "locked in." 

"Even trimmed up the goatee?! It’s over," one fan replied

"I’m taking this as a sign he is locking in. We are getting a 40 point triple double masterpiece today," said another

The series goes back to OKC for Game 5, but Jokic's new look has fans attention. 

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Matthew Wadleigh

Matthew Wadleigh is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He was born and raised in Southern California and grew up a San Diego sports fan (yes, it’s tough, except for Aztecs hoops). Matthew went to Fresno State as a journalism major and got to see Davante Adams, Derek Carr, Paul George and Aaron Judge in person. Matthew has written for publications including ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Fansided, Trojans Wire, UCLA Wire and Buffaloes Wire.