Nikola Jokic, Tyrese Maxey named Players of the Week
NBA Communications: Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 1 of the 2023-24 season (Oct. 24-29).
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis was nominated for East player of the week, which went to Tyrese Maxey. Old Celtics friend Aaron Nesmith also got a nomination, fresh off his extension.
Read more on Porziņģis’ immediate impact here: theathletic.com/5000535/2023/1… – 3:33 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis was nominated for East player of the week, which went to Tyrese Maxey. Old Celtics friend Aaron Nesmith also got a nomination, fresh off his extension.
Read more on Porziņģis’ immediate impact here: theathletic.com/5000535/2023/1… – 3:33 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Great opening week for Tyrese Maxey, the Eastern Conference Player of the Week pic.twitter.com/RhhrLaSjOT – 3:32 PM
Great opening week for Tyrese Maxey, the Eastern Conference Player of the Week pic.twitter.com/RhhrLaSjOT – 3:32 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Anthony Davis was a nominee for Western Conference Player of the Week, which ultimately went to Nikola Jokic: pic.twitter.com/DCPDvDfYif – 3:32 PM
Anthony Davis was a nominee for Western Conference Player of the Week, which ultimately went to Nikola Jokic: pic.twitter.com/DCPDvDfYif – 3:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for Western Conference player of the week, Jokic won the honor. pic.twitter.com/m94ttFvEM9 – 3:32 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for Western Conference player of the week, Jokic won the honor. pic.twitter.com/m94ttFvEM9 – 3:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for Western Conference player of the month, Jokic won the honor. pic.twitter.com/WspkKAipLC – 3:31 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was nominated for Western Conference player of the month, Jokic won the honor. pic.twitter.com/WspkKAipLC – 3:31 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey is the Eastern Conference player of the week. – 3:31 PM
#Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey is the Eastern Conference player of the week. – 3:31 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has been named Western Conference Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/T7GDDyq1GC – 3:31 PM
Nikola Jokic has been named Western Conference Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com/T7GDDyq1GC – 3:31 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Tyrese Maxey has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week to open the season – 3:30 PM
Tyrese Maxey has been named Eastern Conference Player of the Week to open the season – 3:30 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey are the NBA’s first West and East Players of the Week for the 2023-24 season.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 3:30 PM
Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey are the NBA’s first West and East Players of the Week for the 2023-24 season.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 3:30 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
A lot gets made about Chet Holmgren’s body, and Nikola Jokic added to that yesterday. A lot of the conversation is silly, though. My thoughts on it:
thunderousintentions.com/2023/10/30/nik… – 2:57 PM
A lot gets made about Chet Holmgren’s body, and Nikola Jokic added to that yesterday. A lot of the conversation is silly, though. My thoughts on it:
thunderousintentions.com/2023/10/30/nik… – 2:57 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Subtle development I’ve noticed from Tyrese Maxey thru the first 3 games:
He’s more comfortable pulling up to his left coming off a pick.
Going to his left, period, was something he needed to work on, particularly after Boston gave him trouble forcing him left in playoffs. pic.twitter.com/CUSBaeNpg9 – 1:54 PM
Subtle development I’ve noticed from Tyrese Maxey thru the first 3 games:
He’s more comfortable pulling up to his left coming off a pick.
Going to his left, period, was something he needed to work on, particularly after Boston gave him trouble forcing him left in playoffs. pic.twitter.com/CUSBaeNpg9 – 1:54 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Nick Nurse’s free-flowing system is working. Tyrese Maxey looks like an All-Star, and Joel Embiid is showing new layers to his game.
@KevinOConnorNBA: theringer.com/2023/10/30/239… – 12:11 PM
Nick Nurse’s free-flowing system is working. Tyrese Maxey looks like an All-Star, and Joel Embiid is showing new layers to his game.
@KevinOConnorNBA: theringer.com/2023/10/30/239… – 12:11 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey has been fantastic to begin the season. Blazers coach Chauncey Billups singled out the young guard for his performances so far. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/30/bla… via @SixersWire – 11:37 AM
Tyrese Maxey has been fantastic to begin the season. Blazers coach Chauncey Billups singled out the young guard for his performances so far. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/30/bla… via @SixersWire – 11:37 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 3-pointers on 50+ 3P% this season:
14 — Tyrese Maxey
12 — Kawhi Leonard
11 — Alec Burks
Maxey is shooting over 55% in his first 3 games this season. pic.twitter.com/LgKMGBZCNZ – 10:59 AM
Most 3-pointers on 50+ 3P% this season:
14 — Tyrese Maxey
12 — Kawhi Leonard
11 — Alec Burks
Maxey is shooting over 55% in his first 3 games this season. pic.twitter.com/LgKMGBZCNZ – 10:59 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
In his return to Philadelphia, Matisse Thybulle gave a lot of love to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the #Sixers fans sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/30/mat… via @SixersWire – 10:50 AM
In his return to Philadelphia, Matisse Thybulle gave a lot of love to Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the #Sixers fans sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/30/mat… via @SixersWire – 10:50 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
James Harden should return to the Sixers and embrace playing in their new system. There is no better situation for him to restore his value than what he can have in Philadelphia alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
New column on @ringer: theringer.com/2023/10/30/239… – 10:35 AM
James Harden should return to the Sixers and embrace playing in their new system. There is no better situation for him to restore his value than what he can have in Philadelphia alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
New column on @ringer: theringer.com/2023/10/30/239… – 10:35 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s 12 baskets last night in OKC. pic.twitter.com/xRNjHgvsTF – 10:05 AM
Nikola Jokic’s 12 baskets last night in OKC. pic.twitter.com/xRNjHgvsTF – 10:05 AM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Opening the week with a 2-0 weekend recap pod at 10 am. Lots of good Embiid, Maxey, Nurse stuff so far
Otherwise, normal afternoon spots and postgame shows the rest of the week.
Join us today so that I don’t only have to talk to Derek to start the week
youtube.com/live/iqenkKWeu… pic.twitter.com/4VeEaiI7kU – 9:00 AM
Opening the week with a 2-0 weekend recap pod at 10 am. Lots of good Embiid, Maxey, Nurse stuff so far
Otherwise, normal afternoon spots and postgame shows the rest of the week.
Join us today so that I don’t only have to talk to Derek to start the week
youtube.com/live/iqenkKWeu… pic.twitter.com/4VeEaiI7kU – 9:00 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#DidYouKnowFlow: Joel Embiid is fourth in the league in scoring at 31.0 points per game while Tyrese Maxey is sixth (30.3). #BrotherlyLove pic.twitter.com/Wo88zw83lO – 8:11 AM
#DidYouKnowFlow: Joel Embiid is fourth in the league in scoring at 31.0 points per game while Tyrese Maxey is sixth (30.3). #BrotherlyLove pic.twitter.com/Wo88zw83lO – 8:11 AM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
It’s Monday morning!
Here’s a fresh batch of Tom’s Title Tiers, featuring Tyrese Maxey and the surging Philadelphia 76ers. We need Maxey to shoot 15+ threes per game (seriously). tomthefinder.com/p/toms-title-t… pic.twitter.com/h2yWGIKqgk – 8:02 AM
It’s Monday morning!
Here’s a fresh batch of Tom’s Title Tiers, featuring Tyrese Maxey and the surging Philadelphia 76ers. We need Maxey to shoot 15+ threes per game (seriously). tomthefinder.com/p/toms-title-t… pic.twitter.com/h2yWGIKqgk – 8:02 AM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tyrese Maxey gave an update on his hand issue after a win over the Blazers in the home opener #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/29/tyr… via @SixersWire – 12:06 AM
Tyrese Maxey gave an update on his hand issue after a win over the Blazers in the home opener #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2023/10/29/tyr… via @SixersWire – 12:06 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey postgame: pic.twitter.com/DWYwMzIYf7 – 11:26 PM
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey postgame: pic.twitter.com/DWYwMzIYf7 – 11:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I need an All-Star game with Jokic and Wembanyama. Confident they would complete 80-foot alley-oops – 10:57 PM
I need an All-Star game with Jokic and Wembanyama. Confident they would complete 80-foot alley-oops – 10:57 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nurse says Tyrese Maxey hit his funny bone landing on the floor and the tingling sensation never went away in this game. Says they’ll check on that over the next couple of days. – 10:14 PM
Nurse says Tyrese Maxey hit his funny bone landing on the floor and the tingling sensation never went away in this game. Says they’ll check on that over the next couple of days. – 10:14 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Nick Nurse said Tyrese Maxey landed on his elbow which caused some tingling in his right hand, which is why Maxey was flexing his hand during the game (though he never came out). Said Maxey will get checked out to make sure there’s no issue. – 10:14 PM
Nick Nurse said Tyrese Maxey landed on his elbow which caused some tingling in his right hand, which is why Maxey was flexing his hand during the game (though he never came out). Said Maxey will get checked out to make sure there’s no issue. – 10:14 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Final: Sixers cruise to a 126-98 win over the Blazers, improving to 2-1. Joel Embiid was dominant again, with 35 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 blocked shots in 29 minutes of work. Maxey (26 points, 10 rebounds) and Harris (24/5) with strong performances as well. – 9:54 PM
Final: Sixers cruise to a 126-98 win over the Blazers, improving to 2-1. Joel Embiid was dominant again, with 35 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 blocked shots in 29 minutes of work. Maxey (26 points, 10 rebounds) and Harris (24/5) with strong performances as well. – 9:54 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
They’re dissecting Portland at the end of the day here, but wild that the two-man game between Embiid and Maxey has grown this much this fast. – 9:05 PM
They’re dissecting Portland at the end of the day here, but wild that the two-man game between Embiid and Maxey has grown this much this fast. – 9:05 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Jokic’s response when asked about Chet Holmgren:
“He’s a really talented guy, but this is his first year. He’s still learning everything.” Jokic said. “I think he needs to be a little bit fatter, to be honest. denverpost.com/2023/10/29/nug… – 9:03 PM
Jokic’s response when asked about Chet Holmgren:
“He’s a really talented guy, but this is his first year. He’s still learning everything.” Jokic said. “I think he needs to be a little bit fatter, to be honest. denverpost.com/2023/10/29/nug… – 9:03 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @sixers lead, 66-60, at halftime in the home opener.
Embiid: 24 PTS (!) / 9 REB / 4 AST
Maxey: 15 PTS
Harris: 12 PTS / 5-5 fg
Oubre: 8 PTS / 3 REB
Melton: 5 PTS / 6 AST – 8:45 PM
The @sixers lead, 66-60, at halftime in the home opener.
Embiid: 24 PTS (!) / 9 REB / 4 AST
Maxey: 15 PTS
Harris: 12 PTS / 5-5 fg
Oubre: 8 PTS / 3 REB
Melton: 5 PTS / 6 AST – 8:45 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! In like 10 minutes or so, @MotorCityHoops and I will be podcasting. Today: Overreactions to NBA, Week One!
-Nuggets win 60+ games?
-Luka MVP?
-Pistons top-10 defense?
-Maxey an all-star?
youtube.com/live/W7HgSL7pi… pic.twitter.com/MrDSsylLTS – 8:33 PM
Hello! In like 10 minutes or so, @MotorCityHoops and I will be podcasting. Today: Overreactions to NBA, Week One!
-Nuggets win 60+ games?
-Luka MVP?
-Pistons top-10 defense?
-Maxey an all-star?
youtube.com/live/W7HgSL7pi… pic.twitter.com/MrDSsylLTS – 8:33 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Tyrese Maxey has been shaking and grabbing at his right hand since that drive a few minutes ago, then let Tobias Harris bring the ball up on the next possession. He’s staying in the game, but something to watch as he plays through it. – 8:26 PM
Tyrese Maxey has been shaking and grabbing at his right hand since that drive a few minutes ago, then let Tobias Harris bring the ball up on the next possession. He’s staying in the game, but something to watch as he plays through it. – 8:26 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Maxey shaking and grabbing at his hand a lot after diving on the floor for a loose ball. Looks to be in some pain still. Something to monitor the rest of the night at minimum – 8:25 PM
Maxey shaking and grabbing at his hand a lot after diving on the floor for a loose ball. Looks to be in some pain still. Something to monitor the rest of the night at minimum – 8:25 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers lead 36-28 at the end of 1, as they’re shooting 63.2% from the field, 3-7 from 3 and a perfect 9-9 from the line, with assists on 9 of their 12 made shots and with just 3 turnovers so far. Maxey and Embiid both lead the way with 10 each. – 8:10 PM
Sixers lead 36-28 at the end of 1, as they’re shooting 63.2% from the field, 3-7 from 3 and a perfect 9-9 from the line, with assists on 9 of their 12 made shots and with just 3 turnovers so far. Maxey and Embiid both lead the way with 10 each. – 8:10 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers were held scoreless for the first 2.5 minutes of this game, but an explosion from Tyrese Maxey (8 points, 2-2 shooting, both from 3) has helped the Sixers jump out to a quick 12-6 lead with 8:02 left in the first. – 7:51 PM
The Sixers were held scoreless for the first 2.5 minutes of this game, but an explosion from Tyrese Maxey (8 points, 2-2 shooting, both from 3) has helped the Sixers jump out to a quick 12-6 lead with 8:02 left in the first. – 7:51 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
There were some brief boos after the Blazers scored the first six points of the game.
Then the Sixers rattled off 12 straight – including 8 from Tyrese Maxey – and Chauncey Billups had to call timeout with Philly up 12-6. – 7:50 PM
There were some brief boos after the Blazers scored the first six points of the game.
Then the Sixers rattled off 12 straight – including 8 from Tyrese Maxey – and Chauncey Billups had to call timeout with Philly up 12-6. – 7:50 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey wasting no time in the home opener… In his first 3 mins (!):
8 PTS / 2-2 3fg – 7:49 PM
Tyrese Maxey wasting no time in the home opener… In his first 3 mins (!):
8 PTS / 2-2 3fg – 7:49 PM
Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Tyrese Maxey addresses the @sixers home crowd pregame: pic.twitter.com/dni66ro71d – 7:47 PM
Tyrese Maxey addresses the @sixers home crowd pregame: pic.twitter.com/dni66ro71d – 7:47 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Joel Embiid is in for the Sixers tonight.
Maxey-Melton-Harris-Tucker-Embiid to start. – 7:01 PM
Joel Embiid is in for the Sixers tonight.
Maxey-Melton-Harris-Tucker-Embiid to start. – 7:01 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will play tonight.
Same starting lineup for the Sixers as in their first two games: Maxey, Melton, Harris, Tucker and Embiid. – 7:01 PM
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will play tonight.
Same starting lineup for the Sixers as in their first two games: Maxey, Melton, Harris, Tucker and Embiid. – 7:01 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Also, I love how people are going at Chet Holmgren for Nikola Jokic pushing him around today to score inside, like Jokic didn’t just do the same thing to Anthony Davis in the opener lol.
Like, that’s not a Holmgren or AD thing. That’s just a Jokic being unstoppable thing lol – 6:34 PM
Also, I love how people are going at Chet Holmgren for Nikola Jokic pushing him around today to score inside, like Jokic didn’t just do the same thing to Anthony Davis in the opener lol.
Like, that’s not a Holmgren or AD thing. That’s just a Jokic being unstoppable thing lol – 6:34 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Chet on Jokic: “There’s definitely a lot of things that he does that’s hard to replicate.” – 6:23 PM
Chet on Jokic: “There’s definitely a lot of things that he does that’s hard to replicate.” – 6:23 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic turned into a one-man show against the Thunder 😤
28 PTS
14 REB
5 AST
12/16 FG
..in 29 minutes
Victory pic.twitter.com/IfUcRkLOtn – 5:53 PM
Nikola Jokic turned into a one-man show against the Thunder 😤
28 PTS
14 REB
5 AST
12/16 FG
..in 29 minutes
Victory pic.twitter.com/IfUcRkLOtn – 5:53 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic dominates Oklahoma in a blowout win #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 5:53 PM
Nikola Jokic dominates Oklahoma in a blowout win #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 5:53 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the OKC Thunder 128-95. MUNDER!
-Joker: 28-14-5, just dominated the interior vs smaller OKC
-MPJ: 20 and 9 reb
-Murray: 19 and 8 ast
-Watson: 17-4-1-1-1 and made some jumpers
-CB: 13-7-7 underrated day
SGA: 7 points on 16 shots.… pic.twitter.com/kCehngzGAt – 5:45 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the OKC Thunder 128-95. MUNDER!
-Joker: 28-14-5, just dominated the interior vs smaller OKC
-MPJ: 20 and 9 reb
-Murray: 19 and 8 ast
-Watson: 17-4-1-1-1 and made some jumpers
-CB: 13-7-7 underrated day
SGA: 7 points on 16 shots.… pic.twitter.com/kCehngzGAt – 5:45 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Nuggets 128, Thunder 95
Chet – 19 points, 4 rebounds
JDub – 13 points, 5 rebounds
SGA – 7 points, 7 assists
Jokic – 28 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists
MPJ – 20 points, 9 rebounds
Murray – 19 points, 8 assists
OKC is 2-1 – 5:40 PM
FINAL: Nuggets 128, Thunder 95
Chet – 19 points, 4 rebounds
JDub – 13 points, 5 rebounds
SGA – 7 points, 7 assists
Jokic – 28 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists
MPJ – 20 points, 9 rebounds
Murray – 19 points, 8 assists
OKC is 2-1 – 5:40 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joker vs Thunder today:
28 PTS
14 REB
5 AST
His 103rd 25/10/5 game since 2020, most in the NBA.
statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 5:40 PM
Joker vs Thunder today:
28 PTS
14 REB
5 AST
His 103rd 25/10/5 game since 2020, most in the NBA.
statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 5:40 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Jokic is 28, an NBA champion, the overwhelming favorite to win his third MVP with a game that should age extremely well. Starting to think that the only thing that could keep Jokic off an NBA Mt. Rushmore is him deciding in his early 30’s that he wants to do something else. – 5:31 PM
Jokic is 28, an NBA champion, the overwhelming favorite to win his third MVP with a game that should age extremely well. Starting to think that the only thing that could keep Jokic off an NBA Mt. Rushmore is him deciding in his early 30’s that he wants to do something else. – 5:31 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Nuggets 97, Thunder 75
Chet – 19 points
JDub – 13 points, 5 assists
SGA – 7 points, 7 assists
Jokic – 28 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists
MPJ – 20 points, 9 rebounds
Murray – 13 points, 8 assists – 5:15 PM
End of 3Q: Nuggets 97, Thunder 75
Chet – 19 points
JDub – 13 points, 5 assists
SGA – 7 points, 7 assists
Jokic – 28 points, 14 rebounds, 8 assists
MPJ – 20 points, 9 rebounds
Murray – 13 points, 8 assists – 5:15 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Also, the Nuggets are a terrible matchup for OKC. You can’t play small against Jokic and Aaron Gordon. Even if you are an elite small team like the Thunder – 5:07 PM
Also, the Nuggets are a terrible matchup for OKC. You can’t play small against Jokic and Aaron Gordon. Even if you are an elite small team like the Thunder – 5:07 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Chet Holmgren is gonna be great. Getting sonned by Jokic is no crime, it happens to everyone – and Chet is showing why he’ll be a force if he can stay healthy. – 5:03 PM
Chet Holmgren is gonna be great. Getting sonned by Jokic is no crime, it happens to everyone – and Chet is showing why he’ll be a force if he can stay healthy. – 5:03 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic so far today: 28 points (12-16 FGs) in 24 minutes. He’s done whatever he’s wanted. – 4:59 PM
Nikola Jokic so far today: 28 points (12-16 FGs) in 24 minutes. He’s done whatever he’s wanted. – 4:59 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Chet got popped on that one but Jokic didn’t raise his elbow. Chet’s face was at Jokic’s mid section. Hate that call. – 4:56 PM
Chet got popped on that one but Jokic didn’t raise his elbow. Chet’s face was at Jokic’s mid section. Hate that call. – 4:56 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
After sitting for a bit, Chet gets up and walks off a Jokic elbow to his jaw – 4:56 PM
After sitting for a bit, Chet gets up and walks off a Jokic elbow to his jaw – 4:56 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Good lord there’s nothing flagrant about that, Chet has to stick his face into Joker because he can’t hold position otherwise – 4:56 PM
Good lord there’s nothing flagrant about that, Chet has to stick his face into Joker because he can’t hold position otherwise – 4:56 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker is welcoming Chet to the league today, which means he respects him. – 4:52 PM
Joker is welcoming Chet to the league today, which means he respects him. – 4:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the OKC Thunder 69-51.
-Joker: Ho hum 22-9-4 on 9/13 FG, +19
-MPJ: 14 points, 7 rebounds, 6/11 FG
-Murray: 8 points, 7 assists, +16
Check out that second quarter rotation. Loved for Malone used MPJ and CB’s minutes. pic.twitter.com/fvT8OjW4eu – 4:37 PM
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the OKC Thunder 69-51.
-Joker: Ho hum 22-9-4 on 9/13 FG, +19
-MPJ: 14 points, 7 rebounds, 6/11 FG
-Murray: 8 points, 7 assists, +16
Check out that second quarter rotation. Loved for Malone used MPJ and CB’s minutes. pic.twitter.com/fvT8OjW4eu – 4:37 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Watching Jokic completely dominate the other team while giving 4/10 effort will never get old. – 4:36 PM
Watching Jokic completely dominate the other team while giving 4/10 effort will never get old. – 4:36 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Nuggets 34, Thunder 23
Chet – 9 points
Giddey – 6 points, 3 rebounds
Jokic – 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
MPJ – 9 points, 5 rebounds – 4:04 PM
End of 1Q: Nuggets 34, Thunder 23
Chet – 9 points
Giddey – 6 points, 3 rebounds
Jokic – 9 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists
MPJ – 9 points, 5 rebounds – 4:04 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Thunder said,”this build ain’t working on guarding Jokic, let’s put Poku on him to try and slow him down.” – 3:59 PM
Thunder said,”this build ain’t working on guarding Jokic, let’s put Poku on him to try and slow him down.” – 3:59 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Pace of Nuggets-Thunder is pretty fast. Both teams getting up and down and trying to attack in semi-transition.
Joker and MPJ each have 9 points. The touch on the shots inside the arc has been great for both.
Holmgren with 9 points on the other end. He’s super skilled. – 3:57 PM
Pace of Nuggets-Thunder is pretty fast. Both teams getting up and down and trying to attack in semi-transition.
Joker and MPJ each have 9 points. The touch on the shots inside the arc has been great for both.
Holmgren with 9 points on the other end. He’s super skilled. – 3:57 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
KCP and Jokic have been running more PnR and DHO action than last year through the first 2 games of the season.
The turnover on that last possession was a chemistry turnover. KCP thought roll, Jokic thought pop. – 3:56 PM
KCP and Jokic have been running more PnR and DHO action than last year through the first 2 games of the season.
The turnover on that last possession was a chemistry turnover. KCP thought roll, Jokic thought pop. – 3:56 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
When Chet Holmgren gets asked on an NBA podcast in 10 years what his welcome to the NBA moment was, he’ll say this game against Nikola Jokic. – 3:56 PM
When Chet Holmgren gets asked on an NBA podcast in 10 years what his welcome to the NBA moment was, he’ll say this game against Nikola Jokic. – 3:56 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Feels like Chet Holmgren is in the right position more often than not, but Jokic has 9 points. There just is little you can do with someone as good as Jokic. Do everything right and he still scores. – 3:54 PM
Feels like Chet Holmgren is in the right position more often than not, but Jokic has 9 points. There just is little you can do with someone as good as Jokic. Do everything right and he still scores. – 3:54 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
This Chet/Joker matchup is awesome to watch. The evolution of the center position on full display. – 3:51 PM
This Chet/Joker matchup is awesome to watch. The evolution of the center position on full display. – 3:51 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
1. Chet is really good. Gonna be a star.
2. He is exactly half as wide as Jokic. – 3:49 PM
1. Chet is really good. Gonna be a star.
2. He is exactly half as wide as Jokic. – 3:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren crossover into the lane past Jokic, the low gather avoids the Jokic swipe, easy lay up. He has all 7 points for OKC. – 3:47 PM
Chet Holmgren crossover into the lane past Jokic, the low gather avoids the Jokic swipe, easy lay up. He has all 7 points for OKC. – 3:47 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren crossover isnt the lane past Jokic, the low gather avoids the Jokic swipe, easy lay up. He has all 7 points for OKC. – 3:45 PM
Chet Holmgren crossover isnt the lane past Jokic, the low gather avoids the Jokic swipe, easy lay up. He has all 7 points for OKC. – 3:45 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Buckle up. .
Jokic and Chet just MIGHT score 50+ today against eachother. – 3:44 PM
Buckle up. .
Jokic and Chet just MIGHT score 50+ today against eachother. – 3:44 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Pretty post move on Jokic by Chet Holmgren a little shake and bake as he is on a personal 5-0 run. – 3:43 PM
Pretty post move on Jokic by Chet Holmgren a little shake and bake as he is on a personal 5-0 run. – 3:43 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic wins the tip and scores the first bucket in Oklahoma City off a Jamal Murray assist. – 3:42 PM
Nikola Jokic wins the tip and scores the first bucket in Oklahoma City off a Jamal Murray assist. – 3:42 PM
More on this storyline
Clutch Points: ikola Jokic says Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren needs to get “fatter” 😂 “He’s a really talented guy, but this is his first year. He’s still learning everything… I think he needs to be a little bit fatter, to be honest. But yes, he has a talent that is unique.” (via @BennettDurando ) pic.twitter.com/2hdUNWBKEj -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / October 29, 2023
Brandon Rahbar: Chet Holmgren on what he learned playing against Nikola Jokic: “I personally have to be better. Obviously, he’s a great player, you can shrug it off, ‘2 time MVP player.’ But you gotta take it to heart and figure out what you can do to be better.” -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / October 29, 2023
Rylan Stiles: I asked Mark Daigneault about defending Nikola Jokic and he mentioned “it’s about limiting” Jokic, not taking him away. -via Twitter @Rylan_Stiles / October 29, 2023
The Sixers went on to win, 114-107, to improve to 1-1 on the season. It also marked their fourth consecutive win over Toronto, dating back to last season. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid finished with 34 points apiece. Maxey has opened the season with consecutive 30-point games. “It definitely was [weird],” Nurse said pregame. “No doubt about it. Just weird in general being here the last couple of days in the city. But I don’t need to tell everybody in here how great the city is. “It was fun to walk about a little bit and catch the vibe again.” -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / October 29, 2023
StatMuse: Tyrese Maxey tonight: 34 PTS 6 REB 7 AST 7 3PM The first 76er in team history to put up those numbers in a game. statmuse.com/nba/player/tyr… -via Twitter @statmuse / October 29, 2023
Austin Krell: According to the L2M report, Giannis Antetokounmpo should have been charged with a shooting foul on Tyrese Maxey with 1:05 to go last night. There was no call made on the play. The controversial self-pass was outside the last 2 minutes and thus was not on the report. -via Twitter @NBAKrell / October 27, 2023