An undeniable feeling has lingered — for both Cam Johnson and NBA analysts — that his fit in Denver has been awkward, his involvement in the offense inconsistent, his confidence elusive.

The Nuggets haven’t looked like those Nuggets for quite a while now.

Nikola Jokic didn’t make a case against the 65-game rule when asked about it Monday in Oklahoma City. Even if he meets the threshold, SGA might have the MVP trophy clinched.

Why the Nuggets didn’t double-team Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the last play, why Jamal Murray played three days after injuring his ankle and more from Denver’s loss at the buzzer in Oklahoma City.

The drama was all clean this time, except for another Lu Dort flagrant foul that gave the Nuggets life when they should’ve had none left.

Nazem Kadri wants all the smoke. The Nuggets’ season will go up in smoke if Aaron Gordon fails to provide an edge, toughness, defense and slow-heartbeat 3-pointers.