Nikola Jokic: 'They destroyed us, I am taking this as a great loss'
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
This Nikola Jokic version is scary. Guess his stat line for the next game… 👀 pic.twitter.com/ksSjYj2PKL – 1:27 AM
This Nikola Jokic version is scary. Guess his stat line for the next game… 👀 pic.twitter.com/ksSjYj2PKL – 1:27 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic after the loss 🗣
“They beat our ass. They were better than us in every segment of the game. We need to accept it.”
pic.twitter.com/TG39pRNlCj – 1:25 AM
Nikola Jokic after the loss 🗣
“They beat our ass. They were better than us in every segment of the game. We need to accept it.”
pic.twitter.com/TG39pRNlCj – 1:25 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic: “It’s a great loss.”
“They beat our ass. They were better than us in every segment of the game. We need to accept it. Take it. And just try to be better next time.” pic.twitter.com/n3C29msZuU – 1:20 AM
Nikola Jokic: “It’s a great loss.”
“They beat our ass. They were better than us in every segment of the game. We need to accept it. Take it. And just try to be better next time.” pic.twitter.com/n3C29msZuU – 1:20 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic remained standing throughout the entire 4th quarter of a blowout loss against the Timberwolves 😮 pic.twitter.com/k3POsfljx4 – 1:20 AM
Nikola Jokic remained standing throughout the entire 4th quarter of a blowout loss against the Timberwolves 😮 pic.twitter.com/k3POsfljx4 – 1:20 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Even after a massive blowout, Nikola Jokic still got them jokes 😅
pic.twitter.com/Dlt2dxrPzT – 1:07 AM
Even after a massive blowout, Nikola Jokic still got them jokes 😅
pic.twitter.com/Dlt2dxrPzT – 1:07 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Just so everyone knows and so hopefully Wolves players/coaches stop being asked about “switching the matchup up so KAT is on Jokic,” KAT has been Jokic’s primary every game.
Anthony Edwards when asked this again after tonight’s game:
“He’s been guarding him the whole series. – 12:14 AM
Just so everyone knows and so hopefully Wolves players/coaches stop being asked about “switching the matchup up so KAT is on Jokic,” KAT has been Jokic’s primary every game.
Anthony Edwards when asked this again after tonight’s game:
“He’s been guarding him the whole series. – 12:14 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Just so everyone knows and so hopefully Wolves players/coaches stop being asked about “switching the matchup up so KAT is on Jokic,” KAT has been Jokic’s primary every game.
Anthony Edwards when asked this again after tonight’s game:
“He’s been guarding him the whole series. – 12:13 AM
Just so everyone knows and so hopefully Wolves players/coaches stop being asked about “switching the matchup up so KAT is on Jokic,” KAT has been Jokic’s primary every game.
Anthony Edwards when asked this again after tonight’s game:
“He’s been guarding him the whole series. – 12:13 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic asked to elaborate on this being a “great loss.” “They beat our ass… they were better than us in every (facet) of the game. We have to accept it. When you lose by 45, it is not something that happens every day. Got to accept it.” – 12:08 AM
Nikola Jokic asked to elaborate on this being a “great loss.” “They beat our ass… they were better than us in every (facet) of the game. We have to accept it. When you lose by 45, it is not something that happens every day. Got to accept it.” – 12:08 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic says he thinks the Nuggets shouldn’t let this loss wash away. “They destroyed us. We should learn it… I am taking this as a great loss.” – 12:02 AM
Nikola Jokic says he thinks the Nuggets shouldn’t let this loss wash away. “They destroyed us. We should learn it… I am taking this as a great loss.” – 12:02 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Will we get MVP Jokic in Game 7? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/oXdxiQxoPj – 11:53 PM
Will we get MVP Jokic in Game 7? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/oXdxiQxoPj – 11:53 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Gobert having as many assists as Jokic tonight (2) might be the biggest statistical anomaly of this series – 11:46 PM
Gobert having as many assists as Jokic tonight (2) might be the biggest statistical anomaly of this series – 11:46 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Malone said that he left Nikola Jokic in for the 2nd quarter knowing that the game was going to get away from them and they went on a run.
Once he left the game, Minnesota went on another huge run and that is where it seemed to get away from Denver. pic.twitter.com/aDn9p19b9D – 11:45 PM
Malone said that he left Nikola Jokic in for the 2nd quarter knowing that the game was going to get away from them and they went on a run.
Once he left the game, Minnesota went on another huge run and that is where it seemed to get away from Denver. pic.twitter.com/aDn9p19b9D – 11:45 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
Maybe it’s a perk of Nikola Jokic’s nonchalant demeanor and relatively low profile, but a lot of NBA superstars would get individually fried for such a poor team performance in a close-out playoff game… pic.twitter.com/q3KmttMHQ0 – 11:33 PM
Maybe it’s a perk of Nikola Jokic’s nonchalant demeanor and relatively low profile, but a lot of NBA superstars would get individually fried for such a poor team performance in a close-out playoff game… pic.twitter.com/q3KmttMHQ0 – 11:33 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“They got Nikola Jokic but we got Jaden McDaniels.” pic.twitter.com/UFWf84pbIn – 11:01 PM
“They got Nikola Jokic but we got Jaden McDaniels.” pic.twitter.com/UFWf84pbIn – 11:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Teams holding the Jokic Nuggets to 80 points or fewer in a playoff game:
3 — Rudy Gobert teams
0 — Rest of NBA history combined pic.twitter.com/jSUJzoDW8M – 10:59 PM
Teams holding the Jokic Nuggets to 80 points or fewer in a playoff game:
3 — Rudy Gobert teams
0 — Rest of NBA history combined pic.twitter.com/jSUJzoDW8M – 10:59 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Most of this series has been about whomever’s role players play better. The big exception was Game 5’s Jokic masterpiece. Tonight, Minnesota got a full performance from its roster and Denver didn’t, although the Nuggets didn’t get a great game from anyone – 10:35 PM
Most of this series has been about whomever’s role players play better. The big exception was Game 5’s Jokic masterpiece. Tonight, Minnesota got a full performance from its roster and Denver didn’t, although the Nuggets didn’t get a great game from anyone – 10:35 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Denver bench had not only held the line when Jokic went off-the-floor this series, but they even won many of those sequences. Zero points after 3 quarters tonight. – 10:34 PM
Denver bench had not only held the line when Jokic went off-the-floor this series, but they even won many of those sequences. Zero points after 3 quarters tonight. – 10:34 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
What an epic series.
Games 2 & 6 were two of the best team defensive performances the NBA has seen in modern memory, and Games 4 & 5 were basically Jokic playing perfect offensive basketball for 40 minutes a night.
Absolutely cannot wait for Game 7. – 10:27 PM
What an epic series.
Games 2 & 6 were two of the best team defensive performances the NBA has seen in modern memory, and Games 4 & 5 were basically Jokic playing perfect offensive basketball for 40 minutes a night.
Absolutely cannot wait for Game 7. – 10:27 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
KAT is doing a good job of not letting the Jokic back downs send him — he’s absorbing the hit. When the defender gets hit and recoils a hit, that’s when Jokic settles in and reads the floor.
Absorbs it here, Jokic fumbles and Ant gets out on the break. pic.twitter.com/geSxai4CoO – 10:12 PM
KAT is doing a good job of not letting the Jokic back downs send him — he’s absorbing the hit. When the defender gets hit and recoils a hit, that’s when Jokic settles in and reads the floor.
Absorbs it here, Jokic fumbles and Ant gets out on the break. pic.twitter.com/geSxai4CoO – 10:12 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
This is an exaggerated version of how KAT has been guarding Jokic all night — leaving a cushion, often going under and ok with the thing he concedes being lightly-contested 3s.
Jokic is currently 0/4 from deep. pic.twitter.com/uZivU1zq2J – 10:05 PM
This is an exaggerated version of how KAT has been guarding Jokic all night — leaving a cushion, often going under and ok with the thing he concedes being lightly-contested 3s.
Jokic is currently 0/4 from deep. pic.twitter.com/uZivU1zq2J – 10:05 PM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
I’ve found this year’s NBA playoffs particularly compelling, particularly in the West. I like the defense being played. I like all four teams and have enjoyed watching the stars (Jokic, Edwards, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic) do their thing. Won’t be disappointed whichever teams – 10:05 PM
I’ve found this year’s NBA playoffs particularly compelling, particularly in the West. I like the defense being played. I like all four teams and have enjoyed watching the stars (Jokic, Edwards, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic) do their thing. Won’t be disappointed whichever teams – 10:05 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mini Soda only shooting 42% FGs but they outplayed Nuggets in every way possible.
And that’s with Jokic still halfway to a 30-piece. But they took his dimes away and Minnesota got steals. Timberwolves actually playing big for once on offensive glass.
See you Sunday – 9:49 PM
Mini Soda only shooting 42% FGs but they outplayed Nuggets in every way possible.
And that’s with Jokic still halfway to a 30-piece. But they took his dimes away and Minnesota got steals. Timberwolves actually playing big for once on offensive glass.
See you Sunday – 9:49 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Nuggets 40, T-Wolves 59.
This sequence sums up what we’ve been seeing. Sloppy play.
Jokic has 16 points but is only Nugget in double digits.
Denver is 14-44 from the field and 4-21 from the field but keep shooting them
If you’re Malone, what’s the message? pic.twitter.com/vGwkYQQ8r0 – 9:49 PM
At the half: Nuggets 40, T-Wolves 59.
This sequence sums up what we’ve been seeing. Sloppy play.
Jokic has 16 points but is only Nugget in double digits.
Denver is 14-44 from the field and 4-21 from the field but keep shooting them
If you’re Malone, what’s the message? pic.twitter.com/vGwkYQQ8r0 – 9:49 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations as the Nuggets trail 59-40.
Murray: 1-of-10
Joker: 16-5-1 assist because nobody can shoot pic.twitter.com/zgEPHma0Y8 – 9:47 PM
Halftime Rotations as the Nuggets trail 59-40.
Murray: 1-of-10
Joker: 16-5-1 assist because nobody can shoot pic.twitter.com/zgEPHma0Y8 – 9:47 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic at half:
16 PTS
7-14 FG
2 TOV
Has more missed shots and turnovers than he had in all of Game 5. pic.twitter.com/1SotoCC0yi – 9:42 PM
Jokic at half:
16 PTS
7-14 FG
2 TOV
Has more missed shots and turnovers than he had in all of Game 5. pic.twitter.com/1SotoCC0yi – 9:42 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
A 6-0 Naz Reid personal run has the Wolves lead back up to 19 with Jokic out. Wolves needed this burst after Denver cut it to 11. – 9:23 PM
A 6-0 Naz Reid personal run has the Wolves lead back up to 19 with Jokic out. Wolves needed this burst after Denver cut it to 11. – 9:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic left with the deficit at 11 and 90 seconds later we are back at 19 – 9:22 PM
Jokic left with the deficit at 11 and 90 seconds later we are back at 19 – 9:22 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Great move by Malone starting the quarter with Jokic. really settled the nuggets down – 9:19 PM
Great move by Malone starting the quarter with Jokic. really settled the nuggets down – 9:19 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Now Aaron Gordon comes to give Jokic his first rest. That was Malone keeping Joker in at the top of the second quarter in order to try and make a quick push – 9:18 PM
Now Aaron Gordon comes to give Jokic his first rest. That was Malone keeping Joker in at the top of the second quarter in order to try and make a quick push – 9:18 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Denver usually sits Jokic at the beginning of the 2nd and 4th quarters, but they’ve adjusted that tonight and he just hasn’t sat yet midway through the 2nd.
The Wolves played well in the non-Jokic minutes in Game (+6) because they left Ant out there and put Gobert out there, who… – 9:17 PM
Denver usually sits Jokic at the beginning of the 2nd and 4th quarters, but they’ve adjusted that tonight and he just hasn’t sat yet midway through the 2nd.
The Wolves played well in the non-Jokic minutes in Game (+6) because they left Ant out there and put Gobert out there, who… – 9:17 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nuggets start Nikola Jokic in the second quarter when he normally rests – 9:16 PM
Nuggets start Nikola Jokic in the second quarter when he normally rests – 9:16 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Can tell that Denver is out of sorts. Nikola Jokic played the entire 1st quarter and is still out there to begin the 2nd quarter. Not getting his usual rest time with Denver down 32-14. – 9:13 PM
Can tell that Denver is out of sorts. Nikola Jokic played the entire 1st quarter and is still out there to begin the 2nd quarter. Not getting his usual rest time with Denver down 32-14. – 9:13 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Nikola Jokic is out there to start the second quarter. Normally he rests here. – 9:12 PM
Nikola Jokic is out there to start the second quarter. Normally he rests here. – 9:12 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic is playing too far out, and is missing more challenged shots. Murray’s arm may fall off so that’s a problem. Denver got DEMOLISHED on the boards, which is a problem since they’re shooting 27% from the field. Couple things to fix for the rest of the game. – 9:12 PM
Jokic is playing too far out, and is missing more challenged shots. Murray’s arm may fall off so that’s a problem. Denver got DEMOLISHED on the boards, which is a problem since they’re shooting 27% from the field. Couple things to fix for the rest of the game. – 9:12 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Given KAT enough criticism for his needless foul trouble this playoffs, that was a masterful 1Q of defense. Not declaring this bc Jokic missed more than he made, but KAT made him catch the ball way outside the paint than what he’s used. Physical without fouling, disrupted flow. – 9:12 PM
Given KAT enough criticism for his needless foul trouble this playoffs, that was a masterful 1Q of defense. Not declaring this bc Jokic missed more than he made, but KAT made him catch the ball way outside the paint than what he’s used. Physical without fouling, disrupted flow. – 9:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There’s a lot that can be discussed about every other player, but if Murray goes 0/5 and plays with that kind of energy, it sets the tone for the rest of the group.
Jokic missed some bunnies, and the turnovers led to runouts.
Alright, the quarter’s over. How do you respond? – 9:10 PM
There’s a lot that can be discussed about every other player, but if Murray goes 0/5 and plays with that kind of energy, it sets the tone for the rest of the group.
Jokic missed some bunnies, and the turnovers led to runouts.
Alright, the quarter’s over. How do you respond? – 9:10 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
It seems like the strategy to double Jokic has primed Minnesota to be more proactive with its help in general, which in turn has activated their collective length in a way we didn’t see in Games 3-5. – 9:05 PM
It seems like the strategy to double Jokic has primed Minnesota to be more proactive with its help in general, which in turn has activated their collective length in a way we didn’t see in Games 3-5. – 9:05 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves score 20 unanswered points before that Jokic bucket. – 9:03 PM
Wolves score 20 unanswered points before that Jokic bucket. – 9:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jokic called for traveling it’s gonna be a different game TONIGHT – 8:55 PM
Jokic called for traveling it’s gonna be a different game TONIGHT – 8:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Murray’s offense has been brutal to start, and Joker can’t hit anything outside the paint. – 8:53 PM
Murray’s offense has been brutal to start, and Joker can’t hit anything outside the paint. – 8:53 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I don’t think Minnesota expected Denver to push the ball this aggressively. Jokic setting the tone by beating his man up the floor – 8:51 PM
I don’t think Minnesota expected Denver to push the ball this aggressively. Jokic setting the tone by beating his man up the floor – 8:51 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Nuggets off to a 9-2 start. Wolves doubling Jokic when he puts it on the floor, Nuggets still laying off McDaniels – 8:48 PM
Nuggets off to a 9-2 start. Wolves doubling Jokic when he puts it on the floor, Nuggets still laying off McDaniels – 8:48 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Denver races out to a 9-2 lead as the Wolves begin the game 1-for-6. Porter Jr., who has struggled the last few games, with 5 early.
Ant missed an easy one at the rim and it led to a Jokic dunk at the other end. Significant moment early on. – 8:48 PM
Denver races out to a 9-2 lead as the Wolves begin the game 1-for-6. Porter Jr., who has struggled the last few games, with 5 early.
Ant missed an easy one at the rim and it led to a Jokic dunk at the other end. Significant moment early on. – 8:48 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Game 6 adjustment: Wolves bringing doubles from the top-side on Jokic post ups – 8:45 PM
Game 6 adjustment: Wolves bringing doubles from the top-side on Jokic post ups – 8:45 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Random tidbit:
Nikola Jokic currently ranks
-9th all-time in playoff points per game
-17th all-time in playoff rebounds per game
-16th all-time in playoff assists per game
-7th all-time in playoff True Shooting %
I know everyone’s done their “he’s an all-time great!” spiel, but – 6:17 PM
Random tidbit:
Nikola Jokic currently ranks
-9th all-time in playoff points per game
-17th all-time in playoff rebounds per game
-16th all-time in playoff assists per game
-7th all-time in playoff True Shooting %
I know everyone’s done their “he’s an all-time great!” spiel, but – 6:17 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Porter Jr. could get this look a ton tonight if the Timberwolves focus in on Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/FjPBeY3mwB – 4:45 PM
Michael Porter Jr. could get this look a ton tonight if the Timberwolves focus in on Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/FjPBeY3mwB – 4:45 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic in closeout games:
30.2 PPG
14.1 RPG
8.7 APG
statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 4:32 PM
Jokic in closeout games:
30.2 PPG
14.1 RPG
8.7 APG
statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… – 4:32 PM
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Players who have the highest PPG+RPG+APG in the playoffs since 1976 👀 (via @statmuse)
1. 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic 48.6
2. 🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic 47.4
3. 🇺🇸 Michael Jordan 45.6
4. 🇺🇸 LeBron James 44.6 pic.twitter.com/It9JmLDS7s – 3:51 PM
Players who have the highest PPG+RPG+APG in the playoffs since 1976 👀 (via @statmuse)
1. 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic 48.6
2. 🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic 47.4
3. 🇺🇸 Michael Jordan 45.6
4. 🇺🇸 LeBron James 44.6 pic.twitter.com/It9JmLDS7s – 3:51 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic with the chance to win a series over the last two playoffs:
– 43 pts, 11 rebs, 6 asts (Game 4 MIN)
– 28 pts, 17 rebs, 12 asts ( Game 5 MIN)
– 32 pts, 10 rebs, 12 asts (Game 6 PHX)
– 30 pts, 14 rebs, 13 asts (Game 4 LAL)
– 28 pts, 16 rebs, 4 asts (Game 5 MIA)
– 33 – 3:00 PM
Nikola Jokic with the chance to win a series over the last two playoffs:
– 43 pts, 11 rebs, 6 asts (Game 4 MIN)
– 28 pts, 17 rebs, 12 asts ( Game 5 MIN)
– 32 pts, 10 rebs, 12 asts (Game 6 PHX)
– 30 pts, 14 rebs, 13 asts (Game 4 LAL)
– 28 pts, 16 rebs, 4 asts (Game 5 MIA)
– 33 – 3:00 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic with the chance to win a series over the last two playoffs:
– 28 pts, 17 rebs, 12 asts ( Game 5 MIN)
– 32 pts, 10 rebs, 12 asts (Game 6 PHX)
– 30 pts, 14 rebs, 13 asts (Game 4 LAL)
– 28 pts, 16 rebs, 4 asts (Game 5 MIA)
– 25 pts, 20 rebs, 9 asts (Game 5 LAL) – 2:55 PM
Nikola Jokic with the chance to win a series over the last two playoffs:
– 28 pts, 17 rebs, 12 asts ( Game 5 MIN)
– 32 pts, 10 rebs, 12 asts (Game 6 PHX)
– 30 pts, 14 rebs, 13 asts (Game 4 LAL)
– 28 pts, 16 rebs, 4 asts (Game 5 MIA)
– 25 pts, 20 rebs, 9 asts (Game 5 LAL) – 2:55 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
“Why so serious?” The Untold story of NBA champion Nikola Jokic, pre-order here, by @msinger
amazon.com/Why-So-Serious…
Pod convo on the book here – podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 2:44 PM
“Why so serious?” The Untold story of NBA champion Nikola Jokic, pre-order here, by @msinger
amazon.com/Why-So-Serious…
Pod convo on the book here – podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 2:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Highest FG% by a player with 15+ PPG this playoffs (remaining players only):
59.4 — Aaron Gordon
56.3 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/ejR7NOQY6c – 2:40 PM
Highest FG% by a player with 15+ PPG this playoffs (remaining players only):
59.4 — Aaron Gordon
56.3 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/ejR7NOQY6c – 2:40 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
A timely and fun conversation about the great Nikola Jokic with @msinger, author of the forthcoming “Why so serious?” book about the 3-time MVP (due out this fall). Instant reaction on OKC-Dallas, Game 5, from @anthonyVslater and @DaveDuFourNBA
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 2:34 PM
A timely and fun conversation about the great Nikola Jokic with @msinger, author of the forthcoming “Why so serious?” book about the 3-time MVP (due out this fall). Instant reaction on OKC-Dallas, Game 5, from @anthonyVslater and @DaveDuFourNBA
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 2:34 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Top 10 player salaries 2023-24 season via @hoopshype.
Three teams have two players in top 10: Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks.
Nikola Jokic only one left from top 10 in #NBAPlayoffs.
8 more players made at least $40M. Full list
hoopshype.com/salaries/playe… pic.twitter.com/7CBiAML1RC – 2:29 PM
Top 10 player salaries 2023-24 season via @hoopshype.
Three teams have two players in top 10: Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks.
Nikola Jokic only one left from top 10 in #NBAPlayoffs.
8 more players made at least $40M. Full list
hoopshype.com/salaries/playe… pic.twitter.com/7CBiAML1RC – 2:29 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
On today’s show @coachthorpe and @jshector talk defensive tactics against Jalen Brunson.
All that plus the brilliance of Nikola Jokic, teams on the brink, and drafting Bronny James.
Full episode: bit.ly/3PW1OKl pic.twitter.com/EaJs9lmBLQ – 2:28 PM
On today’s show @coachthorpe and @jshector talk defensive tactics against Jalen Brunson.
All that plus the brilliance of Nikola Jokic, teams on the brink, and drafting Bronny James.
Full episode: bit.ly/3PW1OKl pic.twitter.com/EaJs9lmBLQ – 2:28 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Nikola Jokic is launching an official SpongeBob collection with his new 361 shoe deal: pic.twitter.com/vScCKkSmSx – 1:20 PM
Nikola Jokic is launching an official SpongeBob collection with his new 361 shoe deal: pic.twitter.com/vScCKkSmSx – 1:20 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I’m hanging out with mom this afternoon to make up for being in Minneapolis on Mother’s Day, so I’m gonna do a bit of a preview post here:
Keys for Game 6
1. Jokic continues to apply pressure
– The most important thing the Nuggets can do is get Minnesota to panic. Jokic was – 12:57 PM
I’m hanging out with mom this afternoon to make up for being in Minneapolis on Mother’s Day, so I’m gonna do a bit of a preview post here:
Keys for Game 6
1. Jokic continues to apply pressure
– The most important thing the Nuggets can do is get Minnesota to panic. Jokic was – 12:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most playoff PPG + RPG + APG since the merger:
48.6 — Luka Doncic
47.4 — Nikola Jokic
45.6 — Michael Jordan
44.6 — LeBron James pic.twitter.com/hEpJAtZvvl – 10:42 AM
Most playoff PPG + RPG + APG since the merger:
48.6 — Luka Doncic
47.4 — Nikola Jokic
45.6 — Michael Jordan
44.6 — LeBron James pic.twitter.com/hEpJAtZvvl – 10:42 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
New for @TheAthleticNBA – The best quarter of the best game from the best player of the decade.
We still aren’t talking enough about Nikola Jokic’s Game 5 third quarter Mona Lisa:
nytimes.com/athletic/54978… – 10:23 AM
New for @TheAthleticNBA – The best quarter of the best game from the best player of the decade.
We still aren’t talking enough about Nikola Jokic’s Game 5 third quarter Mona Lisa:
nytimes.com/athletic/54978… – 10:23 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Today’s podcast with @MotorCityHoops:
-Jokic vs. Gobert: breaking down the tape
-Next Aaron Gordon
-Brunson dominance for NYK
-NBA Draft Combine notes on measurements, testing, Bronny, etc.
youtube.com/live/h4uPcNGs3… – 9:13 AM
Today’s podcast with @MotorCityHoops:
-Jokic vs. Gobert: breaking down the tape
-Next Aaron Gordon
-Brunson dominance for NYK
-NBA Draft Combine notes on measurements, testing, Bronny, etc.
youtube.com/live/h4uPcNGs3… – 9:13 AM
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Dane Moore: Anthony Edwards on the job Karl-Anthony Towns did guarding Nikola Jokic: “I think the main thing today was his ass stayed out of foul trouble, like I told him in Phoenix. That was all that was. Yeah, I mean I cussed him out. I cuss him out every chance I get. Bro, stop fucking fouling. I think you guys see it, if KAT don’t foul we pretty much can win the game every time. Tonight he had three fouls, but he only had three, he didn’t have five. I told him today, ‘We thankful that you didn’t foul because if you foul we lose, because you the best matchup we’ve got for Jokic, like you do the best job on him. I mean we’re coming to double but you do the best job standing up to his first dribble.’ He did that tonight.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / May 17, 2024
ClutchPoints: “You gotta switch it up, bro… You can’t just give [Nikola Jokic] the same dose… Be a presence in there motherf*cker… You 7’5. Play like it.” Kevin Garnett had a message for Rudy Gobert 🗣 (via @allthesmokeprod) pic.twitter.com/SEAZmRRnU4 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 16, 2024
Best game? Yes, there is a strong argument for this. Even by Jokić’s exalted standards, Tuesday was an absurdly good performance. His Game Score of 43.3 was the highest of any of his 78 career playoff games. And this isn’t just any player’s 78 games, but 78 games from the guy with the highest career playoff PER of all time. That Game Score was also Jokić’s second-highest of his season — only a January scrimmage against the lowly Washington Wizards topped it — and the seventh highest of his nine-year career. -via New York Times / May 16, 2024