Timberwolves Star on Upcoming Jokic Showdown: "I'll Call on God for Some Favors"

Pulse Sports Team 22:50 - 15 April 2026

Julius Randle, the Minnesota Timberwolves forward, expresses a degree of apprehension regarding the impending clash with Nikola Jokic in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The Denver Nuggets, securing the third seed in the Western Conference, are set to face the Timberwolves in the opening round of the playoffs, holding home-court advantage.

The primary objective for the Minnesota Timberwolves will be to contain Nikola Jokic, who is enjoying another phenomenal season in the world's premier basketball league. Julius Randle is one of the players tasked with this formidable challenge. When questioned by reporters about the upcoming matchup with the Serbian superstar, the Timberwolves' power forward stated:

"I'll probably call on God for some assistance and ask for a few favors. It's going to be incredibly tough because Jokic is an unbelievable player. It will be a real battle, but we're ready," Randle commented.

Jokic is poised to conclude his second consecutive NBA season averaging a triple-double, having recorded 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game across 65 appearances, all while shooting an impressive 56.9% from the field.