Nikola Jokic fined for flopping
NBA Official: DEN’s Nikola Jokic was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for nba.com/watch/video/nuggets-vs-kings-12-2-2023 on Dec. 2 vs. SAC.
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Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for nba.com/watch/video/nu… on Dec. 2 against the Sacramento Kings. – 3:32 PM
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for nba.com/watch/video/nu… on Dec. 2 against the Sacramento Kings. – 3:32 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
30-point triple-doubles with zero turnovers THIS WEEK:
Nikola Jokic: 2
30-point triple-doubles with zero turnovers THIS CENTURY:
every other player in the NBA combined:
0 – 3:01 PM
30-point triple-doubles with zero turnovers THIS WEEK:
Nikola Jokic: 2
30-point triple-doubles with zero turnovers THIS CENTURY:
every other player in the NBA combined:
0 – 3:01 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Here’s an insane Nikola Jokic stat on my 27th birthday:
Remember when he had 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in 2021-22?
He’s on pace to shatter the points and assists from that year and is just off pace on rebounds. pic.twitter.com/XerfLT1qiy – 2:36 PM
Here’s an insane Nikola Jokic stat on my 27th birthday:
Remember when he had 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in 2021-22?
He’s on pace to shatter the points and assists from that year and is just off pace on rebounds. pic.twitter.com/XerfLT1qiy – 2:36 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Here’s what Mike Brown and Michael Malone said about each other and how De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis helped the Sacramento Kings hold off the Denver Nuggets despite a big triple-double from Nikola Jokic sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 1:13 PM
Here’s what Mike Brown and Michael Malone said about each other and how De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis helped the Sacramento Kings hold off the Denver Nuggets despite a big triple-double from Nikola Jokic sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 1:13 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Nikola Jokic last night:
36 PTS
13 REB
14 AST
Jokic has five 30-point triple-doubles this season. The only players in NBA history with more through their first 20 games of a season are Russell Westbrook (7) and Oscar Robertson (6).
Subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/m1WpscSaet – 12:46 PM
Nikola Jokic last night:
36 PTS 13 REB 14 ASTJokic has five 30-point triple-doubles this season. The only players in NBA history with more through their first 20 games of a season are Russell Westbrook (7) and Oscar Robertson (6).
Subscribe: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/m1WpscSaet – 12:46 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic leads the NBA in:
TOTAL POINTS: 579
TOTAL REBOUNDS: 255
TOTAL ASSISTS: 196
A one-player absolute domination 🤯 pic.twitter.com/eXO2Kbuk3w – 11:33 AM
Nikola Jokic leads the NBA in:
TOTAL POINTS: 579
TOTAL REBOUNDS: 255
TOTAL ASSISTS: 196
A one-player absolute domination 🤯 pic.twitter.com/eXO2Kbuk3w – 11:33 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Triple-doubles for Giannis, Luka, Jokic, but only the Bucks got the win #NBA #Eurowatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 3:52 AM
Triple-doubles for Giannis, Luka, Jokic, but only the Bucks got the win #NBA #Eurowatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 3:52 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Nikola Jokic on what the difference was against the Kings:
“They made 16 3s, we made six. At the end of the game, we couldn’t stop them. We had open looks. We cut down the lead to two, but we just couldn’t make a shot. And they were really good on the offensive side.” – 2:47 AM
Nikola Jokic on what the difference was against the Kings:
“They made 16 3s, we made six. At the end of the game, we couldn’t stop them. We had open looks. We cut down the lead to two, but we just couldn’t make a shot. And they were really good on the offensive side.” – 2:47 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings head coach Mike Brown praises Saturday’s 123-117 win over the Nuggets, the contributions throughout the roster, De’Aaron Fox’s career-high 16 assists and only one turnover and the massive challenge of defending Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/5V4Pf1yxSc – 2:28 AM
Kings head coach Mike Brown praises Saturday’s 123-117 win over the Nuggets, the contributions throughout the roster, De’Aaron Fox’s career-high 16 assists and only one turnover and the massive challenge of defending Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/5V4Pf1yxSc – 2:28 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis on the Kings 123-117 win over the Nuggets on Saturday, the challenge of matching up with Nikola Jokic, the career-high 16 assists from De’Aaron Fox and looking ahead to Monday’s game with the Pelicans in the In-Season Tournament. pic.twitter.com/LKcVkJ8JKu – 2:22 AM
Domantas Sabonis on the Kings 123-117 win over the Nuggets on Saturday, the challenge of matching up with Nikola Jokic, the career-high 16 assists from De’Aaron Fox and looking ahead to Monday’s game with the Pelicans in the In-Season Tournament. pic.twitter.com/LKcVkJ8JKu – 2:22 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox talks about his Kings holding-off Nikola Jokic and the defending champion Nuggets, his career-high 16 assists, the relationship with Malik Monk and the impact of JaVale McGee. pic.twitter.com/7pts9Wc3D1 – 1:53 AM
De’Aaron Fox talks about his Kings holding-off Nikola Jokic and the defending champion Nuggets, his career-high 16 assists, the relationship with Malik Monk and the impact of JaVale McGee. pic.twitter.com/7pts9Wc3D1 – 1:53 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis help Sacramento Kings hold off Denver Nuggets despite triple-double from Nikola Jokic
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 1:37 AM
De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis help Sacramento Kings hold off Denver Nuggets despite triple-double from Nikola Jokic
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 1:37 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
JaVale McGee won DPOG for the Sacramento Kings tonight and received some high praise from Mike Brown after a win against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/PyxdnfGXua – 1:23 AM
JaVale McGee won DPOG for the Sacramento Kings tonight and received some high praise from Mike Brown after a win against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/PyxdnfGXua – 1:23 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW for @MileHighSports
It took a heroic performance from Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets to simply stay afloat, but they weren’t able to pull off the comeback on the back-to-back in Sacramento.
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 1:17 AM
NEW for @MileHighSports
It took a heroic performance from Nikola Jokic for the Nuggets to simply stay afloat, but they weren’t able to pull off the comeback on the back-to-back in Sacramento.
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 1:17 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Malik Monk on playing alongside De’Aaron Fox, battling Jokic and the big win over the Nuggets: pic.twitter.com/PzUsiNH1NY – 1:07 AM
Malik Monk on playing alongside De’Aaron Fox, battling Jokic and the big win over the Nuggets: pic.twitter.com/PzUsiNH1NY – 1:07 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Including tonight, Porter-Gordon-Jokic lineups have merely a +4.3 Net Rating in 426 minutes. – 12:47 AM
Including tonight, Porter-Gordon-Jokic lineups have merely a +4.3 Net Rating in 426 minutes. – 12:47 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the Kings 123-117.
Jokic: 36-14-14-2-1, +13 in a 6-point loss
AG: 17 points, 8/13 FG, 3 assists and 1 block in his return
Nuggets shot 6/25, just not enough help for the big fella. pic.twitter.com/1C1onoLs5N – 12:27 AM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the Kings 123-117.
Jokic: 36-14-14-2-1, +13 in a 6-point loss
AG: 17 points, 8/13 FG, 3 assists and 1 block in his return
Nuggets shot 6/25, just not enough help for the big fella. pic.twitter.com/1C1onoLs5N – 12:27 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Nikola Jokic had ANOTHER triple-double in the Nuggets loss vs. the Kings 😳
36 PTS
14 AST
14 REB pic.twitter.com/xiVp7Ewfcw – 12:26 AM
Nikola Jokic had ANOTHER triple-double in the Nuggets loss vs. the Kings 😳
36 PTS 14 AST 14 REB pic.twitter.com/xiVp7Ewfcw – 12:26 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
36 PTS
14 PTS
14 AST
0 TOV
and the Nuggets lost. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 12:25 AM
Jokic tonight:
36 PTS
14 PTS
14 AST
0 TOV
and the Nuggets lost. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 12:25 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic has two games with a 30-point triple double and 0 turnovers over the last 4 DAYS.
Nobody else has multiple 30-point triple-doubles with 0 turnovers over the last 40 YEARS. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 12:24 AM
Nikola Jokic has two games with a 30-point triple double and 0 turnovers over the last 4 DAYS.
Nobody else has multiple 30-point triple-doubles with 0 turnovers over the last 40 YEARS. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 12:24 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Kings defeat the Nuggets 123-117, which drops denver to 14-7 on the season. Another ridiculous night from Jokic with 36 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds. But the Kings were too much collectively – 12:24 AM
The Kings defeat the Nuggets 123-117, which drops denver to 14-7 on the season. Another ridiculous night from Jokic with 36 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds. But the Kings were too much collectively – 12:24 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Despite the loss, I have a new Jokic take I am ready to unleash in tonight’s loser’s lounge.
📺 youtube.com/live/DF_ykoCck… pic.twitter.com/Pd8D9Q2yQq – 12:23 AM
Despite the loss, I have a new Jokic take I am ready to unleash in tonight’s loser’s lounge.
📺 youtube.com/live/DF_ykoCck… pic.twitter.com/Pd8D9Q2yQq – 12:23 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
This is definitely one of those games where Jokic stans gesture at the box score like seeeeee?! – 12:22 AM
This is definitely one of those games where Jokic stans gesture at the box score like seeeeee?! – 12:22 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Nuggets battled. Impressive effort in the 2nd half. Jokic continues to play near perfect on offense.
But I don’t think there is a team in history that could’ve survived those non-Jokic minutes tonight. Two brutal stretches. – 12:21 AM
Nuggets battled. Impressive effort in the 2nd half. Jokic continues to play near perfect on offense.
But I don’t think there is a team in history that could’ve survived those non-Jokic minutes tonight. Two brutal stretches. – 12:21 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox is trying to take over. Jokic keeps answering. 114-110 Kings lead. 2:28 remaining. – 12:15 AM
Fox is trying to take over. Jokic keeps answering. 114-110 Kings lead. 2:28 remaining. – 12:15 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings lead is quickly trimmed to to 108-105 as Reggie Jackson is now up to 20 points on the night. Nikola Jokic has the triple-double with 31 points, 12 assists and 11 boards – his 8th of the season. – 12:12 AM
Kings lead is quickly trimmed to to 108-105 as Reggie Jackson is now up to 20 points on the night. Nikola Jokic has the triple-double with 31 points, 12 assists and 11 boards – his 8th of the season. – 12:12 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
31 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for Jokic with 5:45 remaining. Kings lead 108-97. – 12:07 AM
31 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for Jokic with 5:45 remaining. Kings lead 108-97. – 12:07 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings carry a 88-78 lead over the Nuggets into the 4th in Sacramento. Nikola Jokic with the game-high 27 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for Denver. Kings led by De’Aaron Fox’s second double-double of the season: 16 points and 11 assists. – 11:50 PM
Kings carry a 88-78 lead over the Nuggets into the 4th in Sacramento. Nikola Jokic with the game-high 27 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists for Denver. Kings led by De’Aaron Fox’s second double-double of the season: 16 points and 11 assists. – 11:50 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Can Jokic just play the whole second half? Asking for a friend. – 11:47 PM
Can Jokic just play the whole second half? Asking for a friend. – 11:47 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings lead the Nuggets 64-50 at the half. Nikola Jokic had 16 of his 18 points in the opening quarter for Denver. Sacramento is 9/17 from 3-point land, Kevin Huerter and De’Aaron Fox with 11 points each. – 11:21 PM
Kings lead the Nuggets 64-50 at the half. Nikola Jokic had 16 of his 18 points in the opening quarter for Denver. Sacramento is 9/17 from 3-point land, Kevin Huerter and De’Aaron Fox with 11 points each. – 11:21 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Kings 64-50.
-Jokic: 18-6-4, a great 1st quarter
-The rest of the Nuggets: 14/39, 0/8 from 3
Denver’s playing like a team on a tough B2B in a tough building that’s happy it got the first one. pic.twitter.com/OY05exwBzE – 11:10 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Kings 64-50.
-Jokic: 18-6-4, a great 1st quarter
-The rest of the Nuggets: 14/39, 0/8 from 3
Denver’s playing like a team on a tough B2B in a tough building that’s happy it got the first one. pic.twitter.com/OY05exwBzE – 11:10 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Nuggets puking their guts out from deep right now. Can’t defend a paper bag. Down 14 despite 18 / 6 / 4 from Jokic.
Those better be the best halftime orange slices of all time. – 11:10 PM
Nuggets puking their guts out from deep right now. Can’t defend a paper bag. Down 14 despite 18 / 6 / 4 from Jokic.
Those better be the best halftime orange slices of all time. – 11:10 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Halftime: Kings 64, Nuggets 50
Sacramento staged a 15-2 run with Nikola Jokic on the bench and now the Kings are cooking with their largest lead of the game. De’Aaron Fox is on triple-double watch with 11 points, five rebounds and eight assists at the break. – 11:09 PM
Halftime: Kings 64, Nuggets 50
Sacramento staged a 15-2 run with Nikola Jokic on the bench and now the Kings are cooking with their largest lead of the game. De’Aaron Fox is on triple-double watch with 11 points, five rebounds and eight assists at the break. – 11:09 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
JaVale McGee dunk in transition. Kings up 42-34. Nuggets looks a little bit different without Jokic on the floor… – 10:53 PM
JaVale McGee dunk in transition. Kings up 42-34. Nuggets looks a little bit different without Jokic on the floor… – 10:53 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
The non-Jokic minutes were rough. From up 8 to down 8 in 5 minutes. – 10:53 PM
The non-Jokic minutes were rough. From up 8 to down 8 in 5 minutes. – 10:53 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
The non-Jokic Nuggets will need to finish the high percentage shots they’re getting or this is going to be a very annoying game. I know Malone is going to be losing it about the defense, but if they finish on offense then Sac has to take it out of the hoop & can’t run like this. – 10:49 PM
The non-Jokic Nuggets will need to finish the high percentage shots they’re getting or this is going to be a very annoying game. I know Malone is going to be losing it about the defense, but if they finish on offense then Sac has to take it out of the hoop & can’t run like this. – 10:49 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, the Nuggets are -11 in the non-Jokic minutes here. That’s too much.
JaVale’s outplaying DJ, and the Nuggets are struggling to score. Nobody can finish at the rim. – 10:48 PM
Alright, the Nuggets are -11 in the non-Jokic minutes here. That’s too much.
JaVale’s outplaying DJ, and the Nuggets are struggling to score. Nobody can finish at the rim. – 10:48 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail the Nuggets 30-25 after 1Q. Jokic has 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting. Sabonis leads the Kings with 7 points. 6 each for Monk and Huerter. – 10:39 PM
Kings trail the Nuggets 30-25 after 1Q. Jokic has 16 points on 7-for-11 shooting. Sabonis leads the Kings with 7 points. 6 each for Monk and Huerter. – 10:39 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
One guy I’ve noticed who really played well this quarter is Nikola Jokic. It’s been subtle but he’s played well. – 10:32 PM
One guy I’ve noticed who really played well this quarter is Nikola Jokic. It’s been subtle but he’s played well. – 10:32 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Nikola Jokic: 16 points
Kings: 19 points
Rest of the Nuggets: 10 points – 10:31 PM
Nikola Jokic: 16 points
Kings: 19 points
Rest of the Nuggets: 10 points – 10:31 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic has 16 points and three rebounds in the first quarter – 10:31 PM
Nikola Jokic has 16 points and three rebounds in the first quarter – 10:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
An aggressive Jokic to start this game. Kinda figured he would be. Any time he has a subpar scoring game is usually followed by a sublime scoring game immediately. – 10:18 PM
An aggressive Jokic to start this game. Kinda figured he would be. Any time he has a subpar scoring game is usually followed by a sublime scoring game immediately. – 10:18 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Sacramento wins the tip. Nuggets get a stop on the game’s first possession but not the second. Nikola Jokic fouls Domantas Sabonis makes a pair of free throws to open the scoring. – 10:13 PM
Sacramento wins the tip. Nuggets get a stop on the game’s first possession but not the second. Nikola Jokic fouls Domantas Sabonis makes a pair of free throws to open the scoring. – 10:13 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
A good way to beat Nikola Jokic is get him in foul trouble. Sabonis draws his first foul 45 seconds in. – 10:11 PM
A good way to beat Nikola Jokic is get him in foul trouble. Sabonis draws his first foul 45 seconds in. – 10:11 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sabonis draws a foul on Jokic. Steps to the line with a chance to start the scoring for the evening. – 10:11 PM
Sabonis draws a foul on Jokic. Steps to the line with a chance to start the scoring for the evening. – 10:11 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
It’s time for my nightly poor Prize Picks selections. 37 combined pts/reb/assists seems low for Sabonis. 51.5 seems high for Jokic. Murray is out, so ignore that pick. Kings need big games from Huerter and Fox. Send me your picks! pic.twitter.com/8PuLyvmVIU – 9:38 PM
It’s time for my nightly poor Prize Picks selections. 37 combined pts/reb/assists seems low for Sabonis. 51.5 seems high for Jokic. Murray is out, so ignore that pick. Kings need big games from Huerter and Fox. Send me your picks! pic.twitter.com/8PuLyvmVIU – 9:38 PM
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