Playoff scoring: Nikola Jokic moves past Moses Malone, Jaylen Brown and Steve Nash
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nikola Jokic passed Steve Nash, Jaylen Brown and Moses Malone (who also has three MVPs, one Finals MVP and one NBA title) in playoff scoring last night.
Jamal Murray moved past Sidney Moncrief, Donovan Mitchell, Earl Monroe, Joel Embiid and Vlade Divac. – 10:24 AM
Nikola Jokic passed Steve Nash, Jaylen Brown and Moses Malone (who also has three MVPs, one Finals MVP and one NBA title) in playoff scoring last night.
Jamal Murray moved past Sidney Moncrief, Donovan Mitchell, Earl Monroe, Joel Embiid and Vlade Divac. – 10:24 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Nikola Jokic last night:
24 PTS
14 REB
9 AST
3 STL
3 BLK
All five figures were game highs (either outright or tied). He’s the fifth player to do so in a playoff game since the NBA began tracking steals and blocks in 1973-74.
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/mnJ1a41pys – 8:37 AM
Nikola Jokic last night:
24 PTS 14 REB 9 AST 3 STL 3 BLKAll five figures were game highs (either outright or tied). He’s the fifth player to do so in a playoff game since the NBA began tracking steals and blocks in 1973-74.
Read & share: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/mnJ1a41pys – 8:37 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Denver Nuggets reduced Minnesota’s lead to 2-1 🔙
Nikola Jokic dragged his team to the away 27-point win by going close to a triple-double after being recently named MVP of the Season:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:10 AM
The Denver Nuggets reduced Minnesota’s lead to 2-1 🔙
Nikola Jokic dragged his team to the away 27-point win by going close to a triple-double after being recently named MVP of the Season:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:10 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
I asked Nikola Jokic about receiving his 3rd MVP in a 0-2 deficit and if he got to embrace having it.
Here’s his response: pic.twitter.com/otuSCwikNE – 2:00 AM
I asked Nikola Jokic about receiving his 3rd MVP in a 0-2 deficit and if he got to embrace having it.
Here’s his response: pic.twitter.com/otuSCwikNE – 2:00 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jamal Murray praised Nikola Jokic after the game 🗣
“He makes everyone around him better… it’s a blessing to be drafted into this situation, into this organization… it’s just a lot of fun.”
pic.twitter.com/tTZoSZlGst – 1:56 AM
Jamal Murray praised Nikola Jokic after the game 🗣
“He makes everyone around him better… it’s a blessing to be drafted into this situation, into this organization… it’s just a lot of fun.”
pic.twitter.com/tTZoSZlGst – 1:56 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic played a crucial role in the Denver Nuggets’ first win against the Wolves 🤩 pic.twitter.com/XDciJHXKbf – 1:50 AM
Nikola Jokic played a crucial role in the Denver Nuggets’ first win against the Wolves 🤩 pic.twitter.com/XDciJHXKbf – 1:50 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic leaves Timberwolves’ defenders lost with his smooth footwork 🥵
pic.twitter.com/qLXiEwNLkw – 1:03 AM
Nikola Jokic leaves Timberwolves’ defenders lost with his smooth footwork 🥵
pic.twitter.com/qLXiEwNLkw – 1:03 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Nuggets win Game 3, 117-90. Jokic 24p 14r 9a 3s 3b; Murray 24p 5a 3s; MPJ 21p on 4-of-5 from 3.
Edwards led MIN with 19p but had 5tos and was a -32 in 37 mins. – 12:28 AM
The Nuggets win Game 3, 117-90. Jokic 24p 14r 9a 3s 3b; Murray 24p 5a 3s; MPJ 21p on 4-of-5 from 3.
Edwards led MIN with 19p but had 5tos and was a -32 in 37 mins. – 12:28 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic and Murray stepped up in a must-win game for The Nuggets 🫡 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Oc3k0fLxhv – 12:20 AM
Jokic and Murray stepped up in a must-win game for The Nuggets 🫡 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Oc3k0fLxhv – 12:20 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic and Murray played like it was a must-win game for The Nuggets 🫡 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/L8u2gT9pzl – 12:20 AM
Jokic and Murray played like it was a must-win game for The Nuggets 🫡 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/L8u2gT9pzl – 12:20 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Murray and Jokic played like it was a must-win game for The Nuggets 🫡 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/xqpV4LNuAk – 12:20 AM
Murray and Jokic played like it was a must-win game for The Nuggets 🫡 #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/xqpV4LNuAk – 12:20 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
If you’ve watched Nikola Jokic in the playoffs you’ve seen it before. But in the 3rd quarter, it looked like things started to click for him. It looked like Jokic figured something out against the Timberwolves’ defense during the stretch that ended with Denver’s Finale Oop. – 12:16 AM
If you’ve watched Nikola Jokic in the playoffs you’ve seen it before. But in the 3rd quarter, it looked like things started to click for him. It looked like Jokic figured something out against the Timberwolves’ defense during the stretch that ended with Denver’s Finale Oop. – 12:16 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Timberwolves 117-90.
Nikola Jokic: 24-14-9-3-3
Jamal Murray: 24-4-5-3
Aaron Gordon: 3 three-pointers in the third were HUGE
We have a series. pic.twitter.com/nAOgeqArOX – 12:15 AM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Timberwolves 117-90.
Nikola Jokic: 24-14-9-3-3
Jamal Murray: 24-4-5-3
Aaron Gordon: 3 three-pointers in the third were HUGE
We have a series. pic.twitter.com/nAOgeqArOX – 12:15 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
What a game from Nikola Jokic. Just a monster, monster performance – 11:50 PM
What a game from Nikola Jokic. Just a monster, monster performance – 11:50 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Jokic checking in. Watch how much time he burns off on the next Wolves made basket. – 11:47 PM
Jokic checking in. Watch how much time he burns off on the next Wolves made basket. – 11:47 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Interesting that they’re putting Reid on Jokic even when he’s out there with Towns pic.twitter.com/GqMFf25fOo – 11:42 PM
Interesting that they’re putting Reid on Jokic even when he’s out there with Towns pic.twitter.com/GqMFf25fOo – 11:42 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic turned it on in the third quarter. He’s suddenly up to 20 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. Filling the stat sheet. – 11:40 PM
Nikola Jokic turned it on in the third quarter. He’s suddenly up to 20 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks. Filling the stat sheet. – 11:40 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Nuggets have leaned on starters hard in the first three quarters. With this huge lead, think Malone has to think about Game 4 now and try to sit Murray-KCP-Joker as much as possible in 4th. – 11:40 PM
Nuggets have leaned on starters hard in the first three quarters. With this huge lead, think Malone has to think about Game 4 now and try to sit Murray-KCP-Joker as much as possible in 4th. – 11:40 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Successful challenge by Denver as Jokic was pushed into the screen. He will not pick up the foul and will instead head to the FT line. pic.twitter.com/n5SA3UDZBX – 11:38 PM
Successful challenge by Denver as Jokic was pushed into the screen. He will not pick up the foul and will instead head to the FT line. pic.twitter.com/n5SA3UDZBX – 11:38 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy gotta fight back in Game 4, because Jokic really cooked tonight. Punches and counters make a series fun. Rudy dominated Game 1, Jokic is owning Game 3 – 11:37 PM
Rudy gotta fight back in Game 4, because Jokic really cooked tonight. Punches and counters make a series fun. Rudy dominated Game 1, Jokic is owning Game 3 – 11:37 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Joker does a nifty mvp dance routine while spinning his finger… – 11:36 PM
Joker does a nifty mvp dance routine while spinning his finger… – 11:36 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
And now Jokic has gotten cooking. Oh boy, Sunday will be very, very fun – 11:33 PM
And now Jokic has gotten cooking. Oh boy, Sunday will be very, very fun – 11:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Yeah this is slowly but surely turning into a Nikola Jokic masterclass – 11:30 PM
Yeah this is slowly but surely turning into a Nikola Jokic masterclass – 11:30 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Finale oop came with 3:09 left in the 3rd quarter.
Jokic finds Aaron Gordon for an open court dunk after stripping Anthony Edwards on iso defense near the rim. – 11:28 PM
Finale oop came with 3:09 left in the 3rd quarter.
Jokic finds Aaron Gordon for an open court dunk after stripping Anthony Edwards on iso defense near the rim. – 11:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets go back on a run and they’re up 24.
Nikola Jokic turned defense into offense on that last possession with a GREAT strip steal on Ant, then he throws the Finale-Oop to AG on the other side. – 11:27 PM
The Nuggets go back on a run and they’re up 24.
Nikola Jokic turned defense into offense on that last possession with a GREAT strip steal on Ant, then he throws the Finale-Oop to AG on the other side. – 11:27 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
lol Jokic calmly calculates how high Gobert’s arm will reach to contest his shot, lofts it one micron higher, and drops it into the net. – 11:24 PM
lol Jokic calmly calculates how high Gobert’s arm will reach to contest his shot, lofts it one micron higher, and drops it into the net. – 11:24 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
What a turnaround by the Nuggets starters tonight. Joker’s 3/9 and it hasn’t mattered. – 11:14 PM
What a turnaround by the Nuggets starters tonight. Joker’s 3/9 and it hasn’t mattered. – 11:14 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
“Joker never lies.”
– @VicLombardi sitting next to me, watching the Nuggets win that challenge. – 11:05 PM
“Joker never lies.”
– @VicLombardi sitting next to me, watching the Nuggets win that challenge. – 11:05 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Nuggets 56, Minnesota 41.
Jamal Murray put together his best half of the postseason as he put up 18 points. MPJ added 12 pts.
Jokic has 7p/9r/6a
I’m in the arena, what should I go tell Coach Malone to tell the team? – 10:50 PM
At the half: Nuggets 56, Minnesota 41.
Jamal Murray put together his best half of the postseason as he put up 18 points. MPJ added 12 pts.
Jokic has 7p/9r/6a
I’m in the arena, what should I go tell Coach Malone to tell the team? – 10:50 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 56-41.
Jamal Murray: 18 points, 8/13 FG, 2/3 3P, 0/0 FT
Nikola Jokic: 7-9-6
Michael Porter: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 fouls
Christian Braun played the entire 2Q, stepped up and made some GREAT plays on D. pic.twitter.com/tOtBh7071o – 10:49 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 56-41.
Jamal Murray: 18 points, 8/13 FG, 2/3 3P, 0/0 FT
Nikola Jokic: 7-9-6
Michael Porter: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 3 fouls
Christian Braun played the entire 2Q, stepped up and made some GREAT plays on D. pic.twitter.com/tOtBh7071o – 10:49 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
56-41 Nuggets in the best 24 minutes they’ve played all postseason. And it’s not even Jokic doing it, which has to both encourage Michael Malone and scare the life out of the Wolves – 10:48 PM
56-41 Nuggets in the best 24 minutes they’ve played all postseason. And it’s not even Jokic doing it, which has to both encourage Michael Malone and scare the life out of the Wolves – 10:48 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Jokic with a crafty delay of game while Denver coaches could look at the iPad for a challenge, but ultimately they decided not to. – 10:47 PM
Jokic with a crafty delay of game while Denver coaches could look at the iPad for a challenge, but ultimately they decided not to. – 10:47 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets just had Nikola Jokic guarding NAW with both Naz and KAT on the floor.
They are TRYING stuff. – 10:38 PM
Nuggets just had Nikola Jokic guarding NAW with both Naz and KAT on the floor.
They are TRYING stuff. – 10:38 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic’s impact on this first half has been massive, and his numbers at least scoring wise have been relatively pedestrian. He’s been really good tonight – 10:37 PM
Jokic’s impact on this first half has been massive, and his numbers at least scoring wise have been relatively pedestrian. He’s been really good tonight – 10:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Brutal swing. The Nuggets were up 20, but a Jokic turnover and KCP wide open missed three lead to Wolves points, and the lead is down to 13.
Joker’s defense has been good. His offense has not. – 10:30 PM
Brutal swing. The Nuggets were up 20, but a Jokic turnover and KCP wide open missed three lead to Wolves points, and the lead is down to 13.
Joker’s defense has been good. His offense has not. – 10:30 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Denver’s getting away with 4 guards + Joker right now while MPJ/AG rest.
Christian Braun just hit a BIG three. – 10:27 PM
Denver’s getting away with 4 guards + Joker right now while MPJ/AG rest.
Christian Braun just hit a BIG three. – 10:27 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
All smalls around Joker right now…..Malone pulling out everything tonight – 10:27 PM
All smalls around Joker right now…..Malone pulling out everything tonight – 10:27 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
It is a different Jamal Murray tonight. He looks spry. Wolves need to get back to attacking Jokic at the rim, he’s a traffic cone – 10:23 PM
It is a different Jamal Murray tonight. He looks spry. Wolves need to get back to attacking Jokic at the rim, he’s a traffic cone – 10:23 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Non-Jokic minutes, Braun-Holiday on the wings. Key stretch here for Nuggies. – 10:16 PM
Non-Jokic minutes, Braun-Holiday on the wings. Key stretch here for Nuggies. – 10:16 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Nuggets have a good 1Q for the first time…damn near all playoffs. 28-20. Jokic hasn’t really gotten going yet. – 10:13 PM
The Nuggets have a good 1Q for the first time…damn near all playoffs. 28-20. Jokic hasn’t really gotten going yet. – 10:13 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Very good start for Jamal Murray. 8 on 4-6 and some tough shots that he usually hits in the playoffs.
Nuggets provided more defensive resistance in that quarter. Jokic doesn’t seem interested in defending the paint, so Wolves will probably have to drive more – 10:13 PM
Very good start for Jamal Murray. 8 on 4-6 and some tough shots that he usually hits in the playoffs.
Nuggets provided more defensive resistance in that quarter. Jokic doesn’t seem interested in defending the paint, so Wolves will probably have to drive more – 10:13 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The question is how long Malone can rest Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic – 10:11 PM
The question is how long Malone can rest Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic – 10:11 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
This empty corner action is good for the Wolves.
Jokic has to choose how much to come up — if he plays up on Ant, Gobert is gonna be there on the roll; if he drops that short midrange pull or downhill attack is going to be there for Ant. pic.twitter.com/kpRMtzGKEU – 10:07 PM
This empty corner action is good for the Wolves.
Jokic has to choose how much to come up — if he plays up on Ant, Gobert is gonna be there on the roll; if he drops that short midrange pull or downhill attack is going to be there for Ant. pic.twitter.com/kpRMtzGKEU – 10:07 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic is making contact on his ball screens. And the Nuggets are doing a good job of getting Gobert switched onto Jokic or Porter. – 10:05 PM
Jokic is making contact on his ball screens. And the Nuggets are doing a good job of getting Gobert switched onto Jokic or Porter. – 10:05 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic has one point in nine minutes, but he’s definitely playing with more intention and force than he did on Monday – 10:05 PM
Jokic has one point in nine minutes, but he’s definitely playing with more intention and force than he did on Monday – 10:05 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
when jokic inevitably gets a statue in denver it absolutely has to have huge scratches on the upper arm – 10:05 PM
when jokic inevitably gets a statue in denver it absolutely has to have huge scratches on the upper arm – 10:05 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Gobert got away with a clear push on Jokic. Guess we aren’t calling anything haha – 10:03 PM
Gobert got away with a clear push on Jokic. Guess we aren’t calling anything haha – 10:03 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Can someone please pass a note to Jokic letting him know it’s okay to shoot? Please and thanks. – 10:00 PM
Can someone please pass a note to Jokic letting him know it’s okay to shoot? Please and thanks. – 10:00 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Really good first shift for KAT. A couple of 3s and Jokic was scoreless – 9:59 PM
Really good first shift for KAT. A couple of 3s and Jokic was scoreless – 9:59 PM
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
Jokic brothers suite. Don’t think they’ll be participating in the white-out and very convinced nobody here will change their minds. #WolvesBack pic.twitter.com/HlfYLCZtPs – 9:19 PM
Jokic brothers suite. Don’t think they’ll be participating in the white-out and very convinced nobody here will change their minds. #WolvesBack pic.twitter.com/HlfYLCZtPs – 9:19 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
We are 30 minutes away from game 3. Let’s pregame!
The Nuggets win if….?
For the first time all year, the Nuggets are underdogs
Will Jokic and Murray step up?
📺 youtube.com/live/htkQvEVMh… pic.twitter.com/S0FCBTnvTs – 8:59 PM
We are 30 minutes away from game 3. Let’s pregame!
The Nuggets win if….? For the first time all year, the Nuggets are underdogs Will Jokic and Murray step up?📺 youtube.com/live/htkQvEVMh… pic.twitter.com/S0FCBTnvTs – 8:59 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Michael Malone on seeing an aggressive Nikola Jokic.
We are down 2-0, not just Nikola. Everyone that comes out needs to come out with the proper mindset. pic.twitter.com/UNWGTWUBJg – 8:02 PM
Michael Malone on seeing an aggressive Nikola Jokic.
We are down 2-0, not just Nikola. Everyone that comes out needs to come out with the proper mindset. pic.twitter.com/UNWGTWUBJg – 8:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Chris Finch on Minnesota’s strategy guarding Nikola Jokic, says that Minnesota tries to fight him for every square inch of space on the floor.
“If he’s allowed to be comfortable, he’s going to pick you apart.” pic.twitter.com/duMZuuMnIN – 7:52 PM
Chris Finch on Minnesota’s strategy guarding Nikola Jokic, says that Minnesota tries to fight him for every square inch of space on the floor.
“If he’s allowed to be comfortable, he’s going to pick you apart.” pic.twitter.com/duMZuuMnIN – 7:52 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Finch on the key to defending Jokic
“Fight him on every square inch of the floor. He’s so good and if he’s allowed to play comfortable then he’s going to kick you apart.” pic.twitter.com/gkJtPcbGkL – 7:51 PM
Finch on the key to defending Jokic
“Fight him on every square inch of the floor. He’s so good and if he’s allowed to play comfortable then he’s going to kick you apart.” pic.twitter.com/gkJtPcbGkL – 7:51 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jayson Tatum passed Rasheed Wallace in playoff scoring yesterday and is now No. 47 all-time.
Al Horford is No. 54 ahead of Derek Fisher.
Jaylen Brown is No. 61 after moving past Steve Nash and Tom Heinsohn. – 5:45 PM
Jayson Tatum passed Rasheed Wallace in playoff scoring yesterday and is now No. 47 all-time.
Al Horford is No. 54 ahead of Derek Fisher.
Jaylen Brown is No. 61 after moving past Steve Nash and Tom Heinsohn. – 5:45 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Ognjen Stojakovic asked the most important question of this Nikola Jokic interview. Raki always makes good.
#MileHighPlayoffs
pic.twitter.com/RJe4kfmmm9 – 5:25 PM
Ognjen Stojakovic asked the most important question of this Nikola Jokic interview. Raki always makes good.
#MileHighPlayoffs
pic.twitter.com/RJe4kfmmm9 – 5:25 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
NEW TDSP with @mitch__carroll
– Game 3 Nuggets/Wolves
– Shaq hating
– Denver needs to celebrate Jokic more
– @DuvalierJohnson checks in from Minnesota
📺 youtube.com/live/4v4JiVZYy…
🎧 megaphone.link/BSND7487339393 pic.twitter.com/WmJbMThpvA – 5:15 PM
NEW TDSP with @mitch__carroll
– Game 3 Nuggets/Wolves
– Shaq hating
– Denver needs to celebrate Jokic more
– @DuvalierJohnson checks in from Minnesota
📺 youtube.com/live/4v4JiVZYy…
🎧 megaphone.link/BSND7487339393 pic.twitter.com/WmJbMThpvA – 5:15 PM
Baxter Holmes @Baxter
NEW: The Balkan basketball boom has redefined the game and the NBA. But long ago, the sport was an afterthought there. Then, one player ignited a movement. And just like Nikola Jokic, that player hailed from Sombor. On the life and legacy of Radivoj Korać: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:49 PM
NEW: The Balkan basketball boom has redefined the game and the NBA. But long ago, the sport was an afterthought there. Then, one player ignited a movement. And just like Nikola Jokic, that player hailed from Sombor. On the life and legacy of Radivoj Korać: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:49 PM
Zach Lowe @ZachLowe_NBA
New Lowe Post podcast: Digging into all 4 series w/ @LegsESPN, plus Vogel/Budenholzer/Suns. Then @msinger takes us inside his just-announced book on Nikola Jokic:
Spotify: spoti.fi/44J8Qs4
Apple: apple.co/3JW47ti – 2:52 PM
New Lowe Post podcast: Digging into all 4 series w/ @LegsESPN, plus Vogel/Budenholzer/Suns. Then @msinger takes us inside his just-announced book on Nikola Jokic:
Spotify: spoti.fi/44J8Qs4
Apple: apple.co/3JW47ti – 2:52 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Shaq’s statement to Joker he felt Shai deserved mvp is farcical. Prior to playoffs, guaranteed Shaq couldn’t have picked Shai out of an OKC starting lineup. How many times did Shaq actually see Shai play this season? Three? If that? And certainly not the whole game. I’m wit Perk! – 2:22 PM
Shaq’s statement to Joker he felt Shai deserved mvp is farcical. Prior to playoffs, guaranteed Shaq couldn’t have picked Shai out of an OKC starting lineup. How many times did Shaq actually see Shai play this season? Three? If that? And certainly not the whole game. I’m wit Perk! – 2:22 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
TDSP LIVE with @mitch__carroll today
– Nuggets Timberwolves Game 3
– Shaq/Jokic
– Northern Lights in Colorado
– Did @DuvalierJohnson make it to Minnesota?
📺Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=4v4JiV… pic.twitter.com/O6iuCbvF7m – 2:13 PM
TDSP LIVE with @mitch__carroll today
– Nuggets Timberwolves Game 3
– Shaq/Jokic
– Northern Lights in Colorado
– Did @DuvalierJohnson make it to Minnesota?
📺Tune in: youtube.com/watch?v=4v4JiV… pic.twitter.com/O6iuCbvF7m – 2:13 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Substitution patterns have a huge impact here, but the @nuggets were 23.7 points better per 100 possessions with Nikola Jokic on the court versus on the bench this season, per @cleantheglass
That’s the largest swing of any NBA MVP in the play-by-play era pic.twitter.com/t9uqRoD7XX – 2:11 PM
Substitution patterns have a huge impact here, but the @nuggets were 23.7 points better per 100 possessions with Nikola Jokic on the court versus on the bench this season, per @cleantheglass
That’s the largest swing of any NBA MVP in the play-by-play era pic.twitter.com/t9uqRoD7XX – 2:11 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Since leaving the Warriors, Kevin Durant has had seven head coaches in six years:
Kenny Atkinson
Jacque Vaughn (interim)
Steve Nash
Jacque Vaughn
Monty Williams
Frank Vogel
Mike Budenholzer pic.twitter.com/6LTEt8shb5 – 12:06 PM
Since leaving the Warriors, Kevin Durant has had seven head coaches in six years:
Kenny Atkinson
Jacque Vaughn (interim)
Steve Nash
Jacque Vaughn
Monty Williams
Frank Vogel
Mike Budenholzer pic.twitter.com/6LTEt8shb5 – 12:06 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Sharing his take on the 2023/24 #NBA MVP race, Gilbert Arenas discredited Nikola Jokic’s claim, suggesting that he relies too much on Jamal Murray:
“Are we going to ignore that he is not the go-to guy when it counts?”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 10:55 AM
Sharing his take on the 2023/24 #NBA MVP race, Gilbert Arenas discredited Nikola Jokic’s claim, suggesting that he relies too much on Jamal Murray:
“Are we going to ignore that he is not the go-to guy when it counts?”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 10:55 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most assists this playoffs:
73 — Luka
73 — Hali
66 — Jokic
65 — Brunson pic.twitter.com/rBtWk0G7eM – 10:53 AM
Most assists this playoffs:
73 — Luka
73 — Hali
66 — Jokic
65 — Brunson pic.twitter.com/rBtWk0G7eM – 10:53 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown kept saying it was unacceptable. He and the Celtics got cooked by Donovan Mitchell, but barely could respond.
Now that they’ve lost a Game 2 at home again, it’s time for the Celtics to wake up after getting punched first…again.
theathletic.com/5483857/2024/0… – 8:35 AM
Jaylen Brown kept saying it was unacceptable. He and the Celtics got cooked by Donovan Mitchell, but barely could respond.
Now that they’ve lost a Game 2 at home again, it’s time for the Celtics to wake up after getting punched first…again.
theathletic.com/5483857/2024/0… – 8:35 AM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jaylen Brown: “You take it on the chin and you put your best foot forward next game. This was an unacceptable performance and you have to respond.” – 10:22 PM
Jaylen Brown: “You take it on the chin and you put your best foot forward next game. This was an unacceptable performance and you have to respond.” – 10:22 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Celtics are 15-15 at home since the ‘21 playoffs
Jaylen Brown explained why he’s not concerned by that number and instead is staying focused on this postseason pic.twitter.com/am1Av8qQaP – 10:22 PM
The Celtics are 15-15 at home since the ‘21 playoffs
Jaylen Brown explained why he’s not concerned by that number and instead is staying focused on this postseason pic.twitter.com/am1Av8qQaP – 10:22 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jaylen Brown: “Defensively, it was an unacceptable performance.” #Celtics #Cavaliers – 10:19 PM
Jaylen Brown: “Defensively, it was an unacceptable performance.” #Celtics #Cavaliers – 10:19 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jaylen Brown said it’s an “unacceptable” performance defensively in the loss. “We didn’t help ourselves tonight.” – 10:19 PM
Jaylen Brown said it’s an “unacceptable” performance defensively in the loss. “We didn’t help ourselves tonight.” – 10:19 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Pretty funny that Game 1 started with two possessions of Jaylen Brown drawing fouls on Okoro and Mobley and getting going with 4 free throws and now it’s Tatum doing the exact same thing – 7:16 PM
Pretty funny that Game 1 started with two possessions of Jaylen Brown drawing fouls on Okoro and Mobley and getting going with 4 free throws and now it’s Tatum doing the exact same thing – 7:16 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Steve Nash, Monty Williams, and now Frank Vogel have all been fired within the last 18 months while coaching Kevin Durant. – 4:31 PM
Steve Nash, Monty Williams, and now Frank Vogel have all been fired within the last 18 months while coaching Kevin Durant. – 4:31 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Jaylen Brown in the 1st quarter this postseason: 7.5 PTS, 52.8 FG%. Scored 15 of his 32 points in 1stQ in Game 1.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at @DKSportsbook is #Threesday during the NBA Playoffs!
I think Brown scores the first 3 in Game 2 tonight vs Cavs. #DKPartner pic.twitter.com/oUiexO7Io9 – 4:29 PM
Jaylen Brown in the 1st quarter this postseason: 7.5 PTS, 52.8 FG%. Scored 15 of his 32 points in 1stQ in Game 1.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at @DKSportsbook is #Threesday during the NBA Playoffs!
I think Brown scores the first 3 in Game 2 tonight vs Cavs. #DKPartner pic.twitter.com/oUiexO7Io9 – 4:29 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Four things we liked from Game 1:
🏀 Jaylen Brown, tone setter
🛎 Payton Pritchard, buzzer beater
👌 Derrick White, 3-point maker
🐶 Luke Kornet, dog gotter
From Celtics Post Up with @TomGilesNBCS
youtu.be/CXXcNg7yRRs?si… – 7:19 AM
Four things we liked from Game 1:
🏀 Jaylen Brown, tone setter
🛎 Payton Pritchard, buzzer beater
👌 Derrick White, 3-point maker
🐶 Luke Kornet, dog gotter
From Celtics Post Up with @TomGilesNBCS
youtu.be/CXXcNg7yRRs?si… – 7:19 AM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6)
Bill Russell (5)
Michael Jordan (5)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
LeBron James (4)
Larry Bird (3)
Magic Johnson (3)
Moses Malone (3) – 7:41 PM
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6)
Bill Russell (5)
Michael Jordan (5)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
LeBron James (4)
Larry Bird (3)
Magic Johnson (3)
Moses Malone (3) – 7:41 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Nikola Jokic joins a legendary list of 3X MVPs:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Michael Jordan
Bill Russell
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Moses Malone
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson – 7:37 PM
Nikola Jokic joins a legendary list of 3X MVPs:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Michael Jordan
Bill Russell
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Moses Malone
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson – 7:37 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has reached all-time great status.
He’s the 9th player in NBA history to win 3 MVPs.
– Bill Russell
– Wilt Chamberlain
– Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
– Moses Malone
– Larry Bird
– Magic Johnson
– Michael Jordan
– LeBron James
– Nikola Jokic
🔗 thednvr.com/nikola-jokic-w… pic.twitter.com/k7vR7n2uAP – 7:36 PM
Nikola Jokic has reached all-time great status.
He’s the 9th player in NBA history to win 3 MVPs.
– Bill Russell
– Wilt Chamberlain
– Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
– Moses Malone
– Larry Bird
– Magic Johnson
– Michael Jordan
– LeBron James
– Nikola Jokic
🔗 thednvr.com/nikola-jokic-w… pic.twitter.com/k7vR7n2uAP – 7:36 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell (5)
Michael Jordan (5)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
LeBron James (4)
Larry Bird (3)
Magic Johnson (3)
Moses Malone (3) – 7:35 PM
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell (5)
Michael Jordan (5)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
LeBron James (4)
Larry Bird (3)
Magic Johnson (3)
Moses Malone (3) – 7:35 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Moses Malone – 7:34 PM
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following players as the only 3x+ MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Moses Malone – 7:34 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following guys as the only 3x MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Moses Malone – 7:33 PM
Nikola Jokic wins his 3rd NBA MVP award 🏆
He joins the following guys as the only 3x MVP winners in league history:
Bill Russell
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
LeBron James
Larry Bird
Magic Johnson
Moses Malone – 7:33 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jaylen Brown (age 27) passed Nikola Jokic, Jason Kidd and Kevin Johnson in the playoff scoring list.
He’s No. 63 all-time now. – 12:33 PM
Jaylen Brown (age 27) passed Nikola Jokic, Jason Kidd and Kevin Johnson in the playoff scoring list.
He’s No. 63 all-time now. – 12:33 PM
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Ryan Blackburn: Nikola Jokic told us he genuinely did not know Jamal Murray was being booed tonight. -via Twitter @NBABlackburn / May 11, 2024
StatMuse: The MVP tonight: 24 PTS 14 REB 9 AST 3 STL 3 BLK First player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a playoff game. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… -via Twitter @statmuse / May 11, 2024
Katy Winge: We asked teammates, coaches, and family what THEY wanted to ask the three-time MVP. Nikola Jokić answers, and you’re going to want to watch 🥹🫶🏼 pic.twitter.com/8IAI5Wue2f -via Twitter @katywinge / May 10, 2024
Jaylen Brown moved up from No. 63 to No. 61 in the scoring all-time list after passing Steve Nash, Tom Heinsohn -via HoopsHype / May 10, 2024
Jared Weiss: Jaylen Brown said defense is the key: “We gotta play defense and we gotta rebound to keep them off the glass, and those are two things we didn’t do tonight.” -via Twitter @JaredWeissNBA / May 9, 2024
Jared Weiss: Jaylen Brown: “Defensively, it was an unacceptable performance.” -via Twitter @JaredWeissNBA / May 9, 2024
StatMuse: Centers with 3+ MVP awards: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain Moses Malone And now, Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/gLSW53OYsG -via Twitter @statmuse / May 8, 2024
Sabonis recorded his 60th consecutive double-double with 16 points and 16 rebounds, the longest single-season streak since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976. Sabonis became the fifth player in league history with a streak of 60 or more. He tied Elvin Hayes for the seventh-longest streak in NBA history. It was his 73rd double-double of the season, giving him the most since Moses Malone had 72 in 1982-83. -via Sacramento Bee / April 6, 2024
Justin Kubatko: Domantas Sabonis last night: 13 PTS 17 REB 10 AST Sabonis has produce a double-double in 51 straight games, tying Moses Malone for the second-longest such streak since the ABA-NBA merger (Kevin Love, 53). Read this morning’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/tQmcKFKTql -via Twitter @jkubatko / March 21, 2024
13 PTS 17 REB 10 AST Sabonis has produce a double-double in 51 straight games, tying Moses Malone for the second-longest such streak since the ABA-NBA merger (Kevin Love, 53). Read this morning’s free game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/tQmcKFKTql -via Twitter @jkubatko / March 21, 2024