Nikola Jokic goes off for 41 in Nuggets win over Timberwolves
Ryan Blackburn: Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the T’Wolves 116-107. Nikola Jokic: 41-11-7-3 Jamal Murray: 20 points, 6 assists, 8/13 FG, 4/6 3P Michael Porter: 18 points, 8 rebounds Christian Braun: DUNKS Peyton Watson: BLOCKS The 1 seed is two wins away.
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic dragged the Nuggets with a 41-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves 🫡
“I don’t think anybody in the NBA can guard Nikola [Jokic] 1-on-1”, Denver’s head coach Mike Malone commented after the win:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:20 AM
Nikola Jokic dragged the Nuggets with a 41-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves 🫡
“I don’t think anybody in the NBA can guard Nikola [Jokic] 1-on-1”, Denver’s head coach Mike Malone commented after the win:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 3:20 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The most important win of the season, bar none.
On the most dangerous team in the NBA to Denver’s title defense, Jokic’s MVP closing statement, Murray’s plea to the training staff, and the best dunk of Christian Braun’s career.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 2:44 AM
The most important win of the season, bar none.
On the most dangerous team in the NBA to Denver’s title defense, Jokic’s MVP closing statement, Murray’s plea to the training staff, and the best dunk of Christian Braun’s career.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 2:44 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Jokic scores 41, leads Nuggets past Timberwolves to take lead in West
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jokic… – 2:09 AM
Jokic scores 41, leads Nuggets past Timberwolves to take lead in West
nbcsports.com/nba/news/jokic… – 2:09 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic to @HPbasketball when he was pointed out the Denver media haven’t asked about the MVP this year:
“Yes, good job!” – 2:05 AM
Nikola Jokic to @HPbasketball when he was pointed out the Denver media haven’t asked about the MVP this year:
“Yes, good job!” – 2:05 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic on the Timberwolves: “They’re the No. 1 defense in the NBA for a reason.” – 1:59 AM
Nikola Jokic on the Timberwolves: “They’re the No. 1 defense in the NBA for a reason.” – 1:59 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic is trending toward top-5 in total points, rebounds, assists for 2nd time in his career. Only Wilt has done this multiple times per @ESPNStatsInfo. Jokic finished 8-10 vs Gobert as contesting defender. That 80% FG is 2nd-highest in Gobert’s career per Second Spectrum. – 1:46 AM
Nikola Jokic is trending toward top-5 in total points, rebounds, assists for 2nd time in his career. Only Wilt has done this multiple times per @ESPNStatsInfo. Jokic finished 8-10 vs Gobert as contesting defender. That 80% FG is 2nd-highest in Gobert’s career per Second Spectrum. – 1:46 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Asked Rudy Gobert about why he felt they again lost the minutes when Nikola Jokic was off the floor, which turned into a good answer on another one of their bugaboos not specific to this matchup — playing against switching defenses.
“I think we didn’t take advantage of the… – 1:42 AM
Asked Rudy Gobert about why he felt they again lost the minutes when Nikola Jokic was off the floor, which turned into a good answer on another one of their bugaboos not specific to this matchup — playing against switching defenses.
“I think we didn’t take advantage of the… – 1:42 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic tonight in the Nuggets’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves 🃏
41 PTS
11 REB
7 AST
3 STL
16-20 FG
pic.twitter.com/hg5PveTJUR – 12:48 AM
Nikola Jokic tonight in the Nuggets’ win over the Minnesota Timberwolves 🃏
41 PTS
11 REB
7 AST
3 STL
16-20 FG
pic.twitter.com/hg5PveTJUR – 12:48 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic had 41-11-7 while making 16-of-20 shots. He recorded his 2nd career game with 40-10-5 and 80% shooting, tied for the 2nd-most in NBA history. Wilt had four such games. Joker is tied with Giannis and Kareem at two per @ESPNStatsInfo – 12:42 AM
Nikola Jokic had 41-11-7 while making 16-of-20 shots. He recorded his 2nd career game with 40-10-5 and 80% shooting, tied for the 2nd-most in NBA history. Wilt had four such games. Joker is tied with Giannis and Kareem at two per @ESPNStatsInfo – 12:42 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the T’Wolves 116-107.
Nikola Jokic: 41-11-7-3
Jamal Murray: 20 points, 6 assists, 8/13 FG, 4/6 3P
Michael Porter: 18 points, 8 rebounds
Christian Braun: DUNKS
Peyton Watson: BLOCKS
The 1 seed is two wins away. pic.twitter.com/KtjEbvOwOV – 12:37 AM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the T’Wolves 116-107.
Nikola Jokic: 41-11-7-3
Jamal Murray: 20 points, 6 assists, 8/13 FG, 4/6 3P
Michael Porter: 18 points, 8 rebounds
Christian Braun: DUNKS
Peyton Watson: BLOCKS
The 1 seed is two wins away. pic.twitter.com/KtjEbvOwOV – 12:37 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Great win by Jokic and Nuggets… but Timberwolves mostly definitely should walk out that arena knowing that they got the Nuggets attention and Respect!!! – 12:36 AM
Great win by Jokic and Nuggets… but Timberwolves mostly definitely should walk out that arena knowing that they got the Nuggets attention and Respect!!! – 12:36 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic and Nathan MacKinnon are on track to become the first basketball/hockey players from the same city to win MVP in the same year since Magic Johnson and Wayne Gretzky in 1988-89. – 12:35 AM
Nikola Jokic and Nathan MacKinnon are on track to become the first basketball/hockey players from the same city to win MVP in the same year since Magic Johnson and Wayne Gretzky in 1988-89. – 12:35 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s final line: 41 points (16-20 shooting), 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals. – 12:34 AM
Nikola Jokic’s final line: 41 points (16-20 shooting), 11 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals. – 12:34 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
41 PTS
11 REB
7 AST
3 STL
16-20 FG
Best player on the best team in the West. pic.twitter.com/YvKPEsgOoJ – 12:32 AM
Jokic tonight:
41 PTS
11 REB
7 AST
3 STL
16-20 FG
Best player on the best team in the West. pic.twitter.com/YvKPEsgOoJ – 12:32 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic tonight:
39 points
11 rebounds
7 assists
3 steals
15/19 FG
2/2 3P
7/12 FT
He had the Defensive Player of the Year in HELL.
Any Mavs fan complaining about Jokic winning MVP can kick rocks. – 12:30 AM
Nikola Jokic tonight:
39 points
11 rebounds
7 assists
3 steals
15/19 FG
2/2 3P
7/12 FT
He had the Defensive Player of the Year in HELL.
Any Mavs fan complaining about Jokic winning MVP can kick rocks. – 12:30 AM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if you don’t think Jokic is the MVP, respectfully, your opinion is wrong and you’re a moron. – 12:29 AM
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but if you don’t think Jokic is the MVP, respectfully, your opinion is wrong and you’re a moron. – 12:29 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jokic wrapped up MVP tonight. (I mean, it was 95% going to be him before tonight. But it’s 100% now.) – 12:26 AM
Jokic wrapped up MVP tonight. (I mean, it was 95% going to be him before tonight. But it’s 100% now.) – 12:26 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
The concern if this is a series in the playoffs for the Wolves will always be 4th quarter execution. Jokic controls everything, makes sure his team gets a good shot every time down.
The Wolves are more erratic. When it’s flowing, great. But when it doesn’t, yikes. – 12:25 AM
The concern if this is a series in the playoffs for the Wolves will always be 4th quarter execution. Jokic controls everything, makes sure his team gets a good shot every time down.
The Wolves are more erratic. When it’s flowing, great. But when it doesn’t, yikes. – 12:25 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
My grand unified theory of Jokic is that you have to have the lead in 4th quarter before he checks back in or you’re definitely losing. – 12:08 AM
My grand unified theory of Jokic is that you have to have the lead in 4th quarter before he checks back in or you’re definitely losing. – 12:08 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
And once again, the Wolves are so far failing to capitalize on the non-Jokic, non-Murray minutes. Denver up 88-84 with 8:46 to play. Timeout Finch. – 12:01 AM
And once again, the Wolves are so far failing to capitalize on the non-Jokic, non-Murray minutes. Denver up 88-84 with 8:46 to play. Timeout Finch. – 12:01 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic scores 13 of the Nuggets’ final 16 points in the 3rd quarter. He’s up to 32 points on 13-17 shooting in 31 minutes tongiht. Completely dominated Rudy Gobert during that stretch. – 11:53 PM
Nikola Jokic scores 13 of the Nuggets’ final 16 points in the 3rd quarter. He’s up to 32 points on 13-17 shooting in 31 minutes tongiht. Completely dominated Rudy Gobert during that stretch. – 11:53 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Good reminder of what Jokic looks like when he kicks into high gear. Need a big 4th from Murray. – 11:53 PM
Good reminder of what Jokic looks like when he kicks into high gear. Need a big 4th from Murray. – 11:53 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves had some slippage at the end of the third, and you just can’t afford to have any against Jokic. He’ll just eat. Big stretch coming at the start of the 4th. – 11:52 PM
Wolves had some slippage at the end of the third, and you just can’t afford to have any against Jokic. He’ll just eat. Big stretch coming at the start of the 4th. – 11:52 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Here come the No Jokic, No Ant minutes.
Denver won those minutes by 3 in the first half. – 11:52 PM
Here come the No Jokic, No Ant minutes.
Denver won those minutes by 3 in the first half. – 11:52 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves trail Denver 83-80 headed into the fourth. It is IMPERATIVE that the Wolves do something while Jokic rests. He’s up to 32. – 11:52 PM
Timberwolves trail Denver 83-80 headed into the fourth. It is IMPERATIVE that the Wolves do something while Jokic rests. He’s up to 32. – 11:52 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Now, Jokic is just giving it to Rudy to close the third quarter – 11:49 PM
Now, Jokic is just giving it to Rudy to close the third quarter – 11:49 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jokic has missed just as many FTs (4-for-8) as field goals (12-for-16) – 11:49 PM
Jokic has missed just as many FTs (4-for-8) as field goals (12-for-16) – 11:49 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That was a huge play. Jokic pushed Gobert off on that scramble, didn’t draw a foul for it, recovered and got a three point play…..Would have been a loose ball foul and free throws. Instead Denver down three with a free throw to go down two – 11:43 PM
That was a huge play. Jokic pushed Gobert off on that scramble, didn’t draw a foul for it, recovered and got a three point play…..Would have been a loose ball foul and free throws. Instead Denver down three with a free throw to go down two – 11:43 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’m very much in favor of this new, no-whistles basketball we’ve had going on for the past two months.
There’s no way that isn’t a foul on Jokic. Denver got away with one. – 11:43 PM
I’m very much in favor of this new, no-whistles basketball we’ve had going on for the past two months.
There’s no way that isn’t a foul on Jokic. Denver got away with one. – 11:43 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Gobert is ticked after Jokic got away with a shove on a loose ball, then Gobert fouls him on a drive to the hoop. – 11:42 PM
Gobert is ticked after Jokic got away with a shove on a loose ball, then Gobert fouls him on a drive to the hoop. – 11:42 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
I just don’t think you can play any more minutes with Jokic on the floor and Gobert off the floor – 11:39 PM
I just don’t think you can play any more minutes with Jokic on the floor and Gobert off the floor – 11:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
And-1 for Nikola Jokic. Big time bucket.
Kyle Anderson committed three fouls in 15 seconds and has to sit down. – 11:39 PM
And-1 for Nikola Jokic. Big time bucket.
Kyle Anderson committed three fouls in 15 seconds and has to sit down. – 11:39 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic
Gordon REVERSE SLAM 🔥
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/dachCEKYBG – 11:34 PM
Jokic
Gordon REVERSE SLAM 🔥(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/dachCEKYBG – 11:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the T’Wolves 52-49.
Nikola Jokic: 17-7-3, 7/9 FG, only 2/4 FT
Jamal Murray: 11 points, 1 assist, 4/7 FG, 3/4 3P
Aaron Gordon: 5 assists
Peyton Watson: 4 blocks
Wolves have been locked in on both ends. Denver just hanging in. pic.twitter.com/uUuPCo7FeE – 11:07 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the T’Wolves 52-49.
Nikola Jokic: 17-7-3, 7/9 FG, only 2/4 FT
Jamal Murray: 11 points, 1 assist, 4/7 FG, 3/4 3P
Aaron Gordon: 5 assists
Peyton Watson: 4 blocks
Wolves have been locked in on both ends. Denver just hanging in. pic.twitter.com/uUuPCo7FeE – 11:07 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
This is how the Wolves have matched up with Jokic…
If Jokic, Gordon, Gobert and Reid ON
– Reid on Jokic, Gobert on Gordon
If Jokic ON, Gordon OFF, Gobert and Reid ON
– Gobert on Jokic, Reid on the 4
If Jokic ON, Gordon OFF, Gobert OFF, Reid and Anderson ON
– Anderson on… – 10:52 PM
This is how the Wolves have matched up with Jokic…
If Jokic, Gordon, Gobert and Reid ON
– Reid on Jokic, Gobert on Gordon
If Jokic ON, Gordon OFF, Gobert and Reid ON
– Gobert on Jokic, Reid on the 4
If Jokic ON, Gordon OFF, Gobert OFF, Reid and Anderson ON
– Anderson on… – 10:52 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves lose the non-Jokic, non-Murray minutes by 3. – 10:48 PM
Timberwolves lose the non-Jokic, non-Murray minutes by 3. – 10:48 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
These turnovers are extra killer in the non-Jokic minutes – 10:46 PM
These turnovers are extra killer in the non-Jokic minutes – 10:46 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
A big place the Wolves miss KAT is in the Jokic ON-Gordon OFF minutes when Gobert is off the floor.
Wolves go with Anderson on Jokic and Reid as the other big — but Reid can’t execute the lurk like Gobert can, and there’s not as clear of an option to lurk off of. – 10:38 PM
A big place the Wolves miss KAT is in the Jokic ON-Gordon OFF minutes when Gobert is off the floor.
Wolves go with Anderson on Jokic and Reid as the other big — but Reid can’t execute the lurk like Gobert can, and there’s not as clear of an option to lurk off of. – 10:38 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves lead the Nuggets 28-26 after one quarter. Jokic with 11-5-3. Porter is 3-for-3, per usual. Ant with 6 & 3. Nuggets had 8 fast-break points that quarter. – 10:37 PM
Timberwolves lead the Nuggets 28-26 after one quarter. Jokic with 11-5-3. Porter is 3-for-3, per usual. Ant with 6 & 3. Nuggets had 8 fast-break points that quarter. – 10:37 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
When you keep pressing the Y button 🤣
Jokic was EAGER to win the tipoff 😭
(via @espn)
pic.twitter.com/2b2G574rT1 – 10:31 PM
When you keep pressing the Y button 🤣
Jokic was EAGER to win the tipoff 😭
(via @espn)
pic.twitter.com/2b2G574rT1 – 10:31 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Nice little trick there by ex-Mr Nugget Monte Morris when he was caught against Jokic on the switch – 10:28 PM
Nice little trick there by ex-Mr Nugget Monte Morris when he was caught against Jokic on the switch – 10:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker did a great job running the floor on that last possession to get deep seal position against Naz. He waited for Gobert to leave his feet for the block to draw the And-1.
Aaron Gordon with three early assists. He’s seeing the floor really well. – 10:23 PM
Joker did a great job running the floor on that last possession to get deep seal position against Naz. He waited for Gobert to leave his feet for the block to draw the And-1.
Aaron Gordon with three early assists. He’s seeing the floor really well. – 10:23 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic’s second bucket puts Denver up 1 midway through the first. He’s headed to the line after a timeout.
Minnesota starting with Naz Reid on Jokic. Rudy Gobert roaming off of Aaron Gordon on most possessions. – 10:23 PM
Nikola Jokic’s second bucket puts Denver up 1 midway through the first. He’s headed to the line after a timeout.
Minnesota starting with Naz Reid on Jokic. Rudy Gobert roaming off of Aaron Gordon on most possessions. – 10:23 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
It’s a bummer that it seems many of my colleagues decided this MVP race months ago, and there’s not really even a discussion happening, because Jokic v Luka right now should be as close as any race I can remember.
Incredibly compelling arguments for both guys with 5 days left. – 9:59 PM
It’s a bummer that it seems many of my colleagues decided this MVP race months ago, and there’s not really even a discussion happening, because Jokic v Luka right now should be as close as any race I can remember.
Incredibly compelling arguments for both guys with 5 days left. – 9:59 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters vs. Timberwolves:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 9:37 PM
Nuggets starters vs. Timberwolves:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 9:37 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Pregame show starts now! Come join.
🤔 Biggest game of the year?
🃏 Is Jokic trolling?
1-seed up for grabs
📺 youtube.com/live/OCLPt1i0n… pic.twitter.com/Vj4ZwmhwVB – 9:28 PM
Pregame show starts now! Come join.
🤔 Biggest game of the year?
🃏 Is Jokic trolling?
1-seed up for grabs📺 youtube.com/live/OCLPt1i0n… pic.twitter.com/Vj4ZwmhwVB – 9:28 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets injury news: Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon are questionable tonight vs. Timberwolves.
Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Julian Strawther and Zeke Nnaji are probable and expected to play. – 6:24 PM
Nuggets injury news: Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon are questionable tonight vs. Timberwolves.
Nikola Jokic, Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Julian Strawther and Zeke Nnaji are probable and expected to play. – 6:24 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
BIG MAN BALLIN’ 🚨
@KendrickPerkins on how Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves defend Nikola Jokic so well
pic.twitter.com/cXX07ZduvD – 3:44 PM
BIG MAN BALLIN’ 🚨
@KendrickPerkins on how Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves defend Nikola Jokic so well
pic.twitter.com/cXX07ZduvD – 3:44 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Thought Jamal Murray was great in last night’s game against Utah.
Middle of the road game from Jokic (by his high-high standards). He did have five turnovers that maybe paint that perception for me — wasn’t that smooth dominance for 4 quarters that mark his best games.
Aaron… – 3:37 PM
Thought Jamal Murray was great in last night’s game against Utah.
Middle of the road game from Jokic (by his high-high standards). He did have five turnovers that maybe paint that perception for me — wasn’t that smooth dominance for 4 quarters that mark his best games.
Aaron… – 3:37 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets injury report vs. Minnesota:
Questionable
Jamal Murray – R knee inflammation
Aaron Gordon – R foot sprain
Probable
Nikola Jokic – L hip inflammation
Michael Porter Jr. – R knee tendinopathy
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – R shoulder strain
Zeke Nnaji – R adductor tendinosis – 3:18 PM
Nuggets injury report vs. Minnesota:
Questionable
Jamal Murray – R knee inflammation
Aaron Gordon – R foot sprain
Probable
Nikola Jokic – L hip inflammation
Michael Porter Jr. – R knee tendinopathy
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope – R shoulder strain
Zeke Nnaji – R adductor tendinosis – 3:18 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Watching the Nuggets game from last night, seeing the Jazz go on a run at the beginning of the 2nd quarter, and I’m reminded of how important those non-Jokic minutes are at the beginning of the 2nd and 4th quarters.
The Wolves have not taken advantage their in previous matchups… – 2:34 PM
Watching the Nuggets game from last night, seeing the Jazz go on a run at the beginning of the 2nd quarter, and I’m reminded of how important those non-Jokic minutes are at the beginning of the 2nd and 4th quarters.
The Wolves have not taken advantage their in previous matchups… – 2:34 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
About to get Pickaxe and Roll started.
-On last night’s win over UTA
-Jokic and Murray
-Previewing DEN-MIN for the 1 seed
youtube.com/watch?v=Qnms8-… pic.twitter.com/afkmvbcZXH – 11:56 AM
About to get Pickaxe and Roll started.
-On last night’s win over UTA
-Jokic and Murray
-Previewing DEN-MIN for the 1 seed
youtube.com/watch?v=Qnms8-… pic.twitter.com/afkmvbcZXH – 11:56 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic MVP case:
— 26/12/9
— Leading top two seed in PTS/REB/AST
— Only player top 5 in PTS/REB/AST
— Top two in triple-doubles
— Top two in double-doubles
— First in 15/15/15 games
— First in post up points
Averaging better numbers than his MVP seasons. pic.twitter.com/0E901PlDqV – 11:40 AM
Jokic MVP case:
— 26/12/9
— Leading top two seed in PTS/REB/AST
— Only player top 5 in PTS/REB/AST
— Top two in triple-doubles
— Top two in double-doubles
— First in 15/15/15 games
— First in post up points
Averaging better numbers than his MVP seasons. pic.twitter.com/0E901PlDqV – 11:40 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
On tonight: A reason Nikola Jokic is one of the best leaders in the NBA is he never gets too high or too low and sets the ultimate example and tone for his teammates to follow. He knows his locker room and what the best way for them to approach this game is. I’d trust it. – 11:33 AM
On tonight: A reason Nikola Jokic is one of the best leaders in the NBA is he never gets too high or too low and sets the ultimate example and tone for his teammates to follow. He knows his locker room and what the best way for them to approach this game is. I’d trust it. – 11:33 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
West’s six most important lineups for 2024 NBA playoffs: Nuggets without Nikola Jokic, KD at center, more
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/wests… – 10:27 AM
West’s six most important lineups for 2024 NBA playoffs: Nuggets without Nikola Jokic, KD at center, more
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/wests… – 10:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis MVP case:
— 30/12/7
— First ever 30/10/5 season on 60+ FG%
— Top 5 in PTS/REB
— First in 30/15 games
— First in 40/15 games
— First in transition points
— 6-2 against Jokic, SGA, Luka, Tatum
Averaging better numbers than his MVP seasons. pic.twitter.com/QyjCJO2nF7 – 10:03 AM
Giannis MVP case:
— 30/12/7
— First ever 30/10/5 season on 60+ FG%
— Top 5 in PTS/REB
— First in 30/15 games
— First in 40/15 games
— First in transition points
— 6-2 against Jokic, SGA, Luka, Tatum
Averaging better numbers than his MVP seasons. pic.twitter.com/QyjCJO2nF7 – 10:03 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
NBA scoring leaders over the past month:
1. Jalen Brunson: 32.9
2. Luka Doncic: 30.6
3. Joel Embiid: 30.0
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.8
5. Nikola Jokic: 28.1
6. Jayson Tatum: 27.4
7. LeBron James: 26.3
8. Anthony Edwards: 26.2
“bRuNsOn iS nOt a 1A dUdE” – 9:34 AM
NBA scoring leaders over the past month:
1. Jalen Brunson: 32.9
2. Luka Doncic: 30.6
3. Joel Embiid: 30.0
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.8
5. Nikola Jokic: 28.1
6. Jayson Tatum: 27.4
7. LeBron James: 26.3
8. Anthony Edwards: 26.2
“bRuNsOn iS nOt a 1A dUdE” – 9:34 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Luka Triple Double Update after 37-12-10 in CHA:
21 this season. 77 career (T w/Harden 1 behind Wilt for 8th)
16 30 pt TD (Jokic 11) Luka & Oscar, only ones with 12+ 30 TD in season
27 35 pt TD since 18-19 (Jokic 17) He has all but one Mavs career 35 pt TD. JKidd has the other – 7:24 AM
Luka Triple Double Update after 37-12-10 in CHA:
21 this season. 77 career (T w/Harden 1 behind Wilt for 8th)
16 30 pt TD (Jokic 11) Luka & Oscar, only ones with 12+ 30 TD in season
27 35 pt TD since 18-19 (Jokic 17) He has all but one Mavs career 35 pt TD. JKidd has the other – 7:24 AM
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Luka Doncic breaks Dallas Mavericks record, Nikola Jokic dominates Utah Jazz, while Giannis Antetokounmpo got injured in a historic game with only two free throws #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:09 AM
Luka Doncic breaks Dallas Mavericks record, Nikola Jokic dominates Utah Jazz, while Giannis Antetokounmpo got injured in a historic game with only two free throws #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:09 AM
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Dane Moore: Anthony Edwards when asked how hard it was to guard Nikola Jokic in this matchup: “I don’t know, I don’t have to guard him… It look hard. I dunno, motherfucker’s unstoppable. So I dunno, you gotta ask Naz and Rudy and Kyle. It looks hard.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / April 11, 2024
Harrison Wind: Nikola Jokic on his 41-point game: “It was just one of those nights, probably.” -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / April 11, 2024
Harrison Wind: Nikola Jokic on the MVP award: “I think the whole MVP conversation is getting out of control.” “I think I’m playing good basketball…I think a couple guys deserve to have the award.” -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / April 11, 2024