Ohm Youngmisuk: Steve Kerr doesn’t like to compare eras. But asked about Jokic averaging a triple-double and career-highs in points, assists + 3-point shooting, Kerr: “He’s the best center I’ve ever seen. I played against Kareem… Kareem couldn’t do all this stuff.”
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Here’s how little Nikola Jokic cares about his shooting percentages. He leads the NBA by far this season with 21 heaves.
Last season’s leader? Nikola Jokic, with 8.
If you removed his heaves, his 3-point percentage would go from 41.6% to 44.0%, tied for no. 2 in the league. – 3:26 PM
Here’s how little Nikola Jokic cares about his shooting percentages. He leads the NBA by far this season with 21 heaves.
Last season’s leader? Nikola Jokic, with 8.
If you removed his heaves, his 3-point percentage would go from 41.6% to 44.0%, tied for no. 2 in the league. – 3:26 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr said the Warriors plan to play all their veterans tomorrow night vs Nuggets at home: “Oh, yeah.” – 1:04 AM
Steve Kerr said the Warriors plan to play all their veterans tomorrow night vs Nuggets at home: “Oh, yeah.” – 1:04 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
NBA this April:
— Ja game-winner
— Jokic 61/10/10 game
— Steph 52/10/8 game
— Giannis 35/17/20 game
It’s only been three days. pic.x.com/5A3LqNbklW – 10:02 PM
NBA this April:
— Ja game-winner
— Jokic 61/10/10 game
— Steph 52/10/8 game
— Giannis 35/17/20 game
It’s only been three days. pic.x.com/5A3LqNbklW – 10:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Active players with a 30/15/15 game:
— Jokic
— Luka
— Russ
— Harden
And now, Giannis Antetokounmpo. pic.x.com/onccUSTRQX – 9:04 PM
Active players with a 30/15/15 game:
— Jokic
— Luka
— Russ
— Harden
And now, Giannis Antetokounmpo. pic.x.com/onccUSTRQX – 9:04 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Steve Kerr said tonight’s Lakers-Warriors game feels like a playoff game: “We’re all desperate to stay out of the play-in, so it has created a race.” – 8:32 PM
Steve Kerr said tonight’s Lakers-Warriors game feels like a playoff game: “We’re all desperate to stay out of the play-in, so it has created a race.” – 8:32 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Jonathan Kuminga just emerged for his pregame shooting routine. Steve Kerr said he will warm up before clearance, but sense is Kuminga will try to play at Lakers tonight. – 8:31 PM
Jonathan Kuminga just emerged for his pregame shooting routine. Steve Kerr said he will warm up before clearance, but sense is Kuminga will try to play at Lakers tonight. – 8:31 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The good and bad of Russ; Jokic in top 15 territory? An unappreciated Steph is a dangerous Steph? And how many contenders in the West? The latest ep with @Jason1Goff
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YOUTUBE: youtu.be/ZlWw5-2Clf8 pic.x.com/bod6jrHb58 – 3:04 PM
The good and bad of Russ; Jokic in top 15 territory? An unappreciated Steph is a dangerous Steph? And how many contenders in the West? The latest ep with @Jason1Goff
APPLE: tinyurl.com/upyc6dz9
SPOTIFY: tinyurl.com/4ushvbhp
YOUTUBE: youtu.be/ZlWw5-2Clf8 pic.x.com/bod6jrHb58 – 3:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
A look at the #AllNBA picture by games played…
1st: Jokic
Shai Giannis (needs 3 more G, 7 left) Tatum Mitchell
2nd/3rd mix: Cade Brunson (needs 4 more G, 6 left) Mobley Edwards LeBron (needs 1 more G)… – 3:11 AM
A look at the #AllNBA picture by games played…
1st: Jokic
Shai Giannis (needs 3 more G, 7 left) Tatum Mitchell 2nd/3rd mix: Cade
Brunson (needs 4 more G, 6 left) Mobley Edwards LeBron (needs 1 more G)… – 3:11 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 48th 30 point game of the season.
30 point game leaders
1. SGA: 48
2. Giannis: 37
3. Jokic: 28
4. Tatum: 27
5. Booker/Edwards: 23 – 12:02 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 48th 30 point game of the season.
30 point game leaders
1. SGA: 48
2. Giannis: 37
3. Jokic: 28
4. Tatum: 27
5. Booker/Edwards: 23 – 12:02 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun and Michael Porter Jr. are out tonight.
MPJ is still with his family, Malone says. – 7:16 PM
Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Christian Braun and Michael Porter Jr. are out tonight.
MPJ is still with his family, Malone says. – 7:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Denver injury report for tonight vs Spurs:
Holmes II, Strawther – OUT
Jokic, Murray, Gordon, Braun, MPJ, Watson – QUESTIONABLE – 4:39 PM
Denver injury report for tonight vs Spurs:
Holmes II, Strawther – OUT
Jokic, Murray, Gordon, Braun, MPJ, Watson – QUESTIONABLE – 4:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets are starting Matt Moore, Swipa Cam, Adam Mares, Katy Winge, and Nikola Jokic tonight. – 4:33 PM
The Nuggets are starting Matt Moore, Swipa Cam, Adam Mares, Katy Winge, and Nikola Jokic tonight. – 4:33 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic and Peyton Watson are questionable for tonight’s game against San Antonio. Julian Strawther remains out.
Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan are among the Spurs’ inactives. – 4:22 PM
Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic and Peyton Watson are questionable for tonight’s game against San Antonio. Julian Strawther remains out.
Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan are among the Spurs’ inactives. – 4:22 PM
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Jokic & Curry explode
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Jokic & Curry explode🏀 Westbrook costs Denver the win
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📱Call the Show: (855-622-5867) pic.x.com/qwou08nuDT – 4:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
So, @SwipaCam and I are going live in about 15 minutes to do some hangover takes for that game last night.
That Jokic performance cannot be lost to history. That was an all-timer.
youtube.com/live/2GMZRgGo5… – 3:18 PM
So, @SwipaCam and I are going live in about 15 minutes to do some hangover takes for that game last night.
That Jokic performance cannot be lost to history. That was an all-timer.
youtube.com/live/2GMZRgGo5… – 3:18 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most triple-doubles by a center:
161 — Nikola Jokic
160 — 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th place combined pic.x.com/z1HA6TxzpG – 2:55 PM
Most triple-doubles by a center:
161 — Nikola Jokic
160 — 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th place combined pic.x.com/z1HA6TxzpG – 2:55 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Latest Beyond the Arc pod w/ @sportsreiter
Things are getting good:
-Joker 60-pt triple dub…are we *sure* SGA is MVP?
-Steph 52-point heater
-Free-falling Grizz
-Wild West playoff race
🎧listen/subscribe
link.chtbl.com/beyondthearc
👀💻 YouTube
youtube.com/channel/UCdLr1… – 2:01 PM
Latest Beyond the Arc pod w/ @sportsreiter
Things are getting good:
-Joker 60-pt triple dub…are we *sure* SGA is MVP?
-Steph 52-point heater
-Free-falling Grizz
-Wild West playoff race
🎧listen/subscribe
link.chtbl.com/beyondthearc
👀💻 YouTube
youtube.com/channel/UCdLr1… – 2:01 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic MVP case:
— Top 3 in PPG, RPG, APG, SPG
— 1st in double-doubles
— 1st in triple-doubles
— More PPG, RPG, APG, SPG than last MVP
— 1st 30/20/20 game
— 60-point triple-double
— Most PTS in a triple-double
The 1st non-PG to average a triple-double. pic.x.com/b2uXo7hkTe – 1:31 PM
Jokic MVP case:
— Top 3 in PPG, RPG, APG, SPG
— 1st in double-doubles
— 1st in triple-doubles
— More PPG, RPG, APG, SPG than last MVP
— 1st 30/20/20 game
— 60-point triple-double
— Most PTS in a triple-double
The 1st non-PG to average a triple-double. pic.x.com/b2uXo7hkTe – 1:31 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LIVE NOW!!! @JohnGonzalez @sportsreiter talking Steph & Joker historic night and more!!!
youtube.com/live/PE33Q021S… – 12:00 PM
LIVE NOW!!! @JohnGonzalez @sportsreiter talking Steph & Joker historic night and more!!!
youtube.com/live/PE33Q021S… – 12:00 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
Beyond the Arc LIVE on YouTube 12 pm ET w/ @sportsreiter
Craziest night of NBA season:
-Wolves-Nuggets Double OT classic
-Joker 60-point triple double
-oh no Russ what’d you do?!
-Steph 52-point almost triple double
-Wild West seeding race
youtube.com/live/PE33Q021S… – 11:50 AM
Beyond the Arc LIVE on YouTube 12 pm ET w/ @sportsreiter
Craziest night of NBA season:
-Wolves-Nuggets Double OT classic
-Joker 60-point triple double
-oh no Russ what’d you do?!
-Steph 52-point almost triple double
-Wild West seeding race
youtube.com/live/PE33Q021S… – 11:50 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🤯🔥 Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry turned the league into a real-life 2K game, dropping insane numbers on the SAME NIGHT! pic.x.com/lhE0ykPuRB – 11:41 AM
🤯🔥 Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry turned the league into a real-life 2K game, dropping insane numbers on the SAME NIGHT! pic.x.com/lhE0ykPuRB – 11:41 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic:
— Most PTS (61) in a triple-double
— Most AST (22) in a 30-point triple-double
All-time great. pic.x.com/zuorQVFKXr – 11:29 AM
Nikola Jokic:
— Most PTS (61) in a triple-double
— Most AST (22) in a 30-point triple-double
All-time great. pic.x.com/zuorQVFKXr – 11:29 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👏👀Anthony Edwards gives Nikola Jokic his flowers!
🗣”That might have been the best game of my life that I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh. My God. He might be the best basketball player I’ve ever seen close-up, besides myself to myself. He’s incredible, bruh.” pic.x.com/ztvomHRbvg – 10:03 AM
👏👀Anthony Edwards gives Nikola Jokic his flowers!
🗣”That might have been the best game of my life that I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh. My God. He might be the best basketball player I’ve ever seen close-up, besides myself to myself. He’s incredible, bruh.” pic.x.com/ztvomHRbvg – 10:03 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
Radio show’s up & live on @InfSportsNet from 10-noon ET: Jokic’s greatness, Westbrook’s double debacle, Steph’s 50-burger, @TomCrean, Start/Bench/Cut, Jerry hates agents, @PrettyDaddyRTY has a secret, Buy or Sell, more.
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Radio show’s up & live on @InfSportsNet from 10-noon ET: Jokic’s greatness, Westbrook’s double debacle, Steph’s 50-burger, @TomCrean, Start/Bench/Cut, Jerry hates agents, @PrettyDaddyRTY has a secret, Buy or Sell, more.
LISTEN:
ReiterThanYou.com
@Audacy app
@SIRIUSXM 375 – 9:57 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Our final MVP straw poll of the season is here. So, with a week-and-a-half to go in the season, is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set to win his first, or will Nikola Jokic make history by becoming the third player ever to win four in five years? espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 9:35 AM
New ESPN story: Our final MVP straw poll of the season is here. So, with a week-and-a-half to go in the season, is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set to win his first, or will Nikola Jokic make history by becoming the third player ever to win four in five years? espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 9:35 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry put up only the second 52-10-8-5 line ever and pushed the Warriors to the fifth seed in Memphis.
Steve Kerr: “Incredible. Fifty-two points with people draped all over him all game long. The conditioning. The skill. The audacity. The belief.”
nytimes.com/athletic/62483… – 8:24 AM
Steph Curry put up only the second 52-10-8-5 line ever and pushed the Warriors to the fifth seed in Memphis.
Steve Kerr: “Incredible. Fifty-two points with people draped all over him all game long. The conditioning. The skill. The audacity. The belief.”
nytimes.com/athletic/62483… – 8:24 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Tune into The Starting Lineup with @TheFrankIsola & @Scalabrine!
🐺 Wolves Win in Double OT. Jokic Scores 61
🌉 Curry Scores 52
🦌 Bucks, Suns Reaction
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🐺 Wolves Win in Double OT. Jokic Scores 61
🌉 Curry Scores 52
🦌 Bucks, Suns Reaction
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
We had Nikola Jokic at No. 7 for best career peaks in NBA history.
Has he peaked, though?
hoopshype.com/lists/the-peak… – 4:41 AM
We had Nikola Jokic at No. 7 for best career peaks in NBA history.
Has he peaked, though?
hoopshype.com/lists/the-peak… – 4:41 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
A crushing loss for the Nuggets, a 60-point triple-double overshadowed by late blunders, the Timberwolves just keep finding ways to beat the Nuggets.
On Westbrook’s blunder, Jokic’s night, and more for @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/late-blunder-s… – 4:23 AM
A crushing loss for the Nuggets, a 60-point triple-double overshadowed by late blunders, the Timberwolves just keep finding ways to beat the Nuggets.
On Westbrook’s blunder, Jokic’s night, and more for @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/late-blunder-s… – 4:23 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🎯🃏 Joker has now the HIGHEST SCORING triple double of all time surpassing Luka Doncic and James Harden!
Elite company
pic.x.com/PotdDkpNch – 3:04 AM
🎯🃏 Joker has now the HIGHEST SCORING triple double of all time surpassing Luka Doncic and James Harden!
Elite company
pic.x.com/PotdDkpNch – 3:04 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic on if he would say anything to Russell Westbrook after tonight’s ending: “Why? What happened, it’s basketball. I’m pretty sure that he didn’t want to make a foul or whatever. It happens. He had the best, I would say, thoughts. It happens.” – 2:42 AM
Nikola Jokic on if he would say anything to Russell Westbrook after tonight’s ending: “Why? What happened, it’s basketball. I’m pretty sure that he didn’t want to make a foul or whatever. It happens. He had the best, I would say, thoughts. It happens.” – 2:42 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Nikola Jokic is asked to reflect on his historic statline: pic.x.com/M3OpWHb2xj – 2:41 AM
Nikola Jokic is asked to reflect on his historic statline: pic.x.com/M3OpWHb2xj – 2:41 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic on race horses compared to basketball players:
“They are born to run, and we are born to play.” – 2:37 AM
Nikola Jokic on race horses compared to basketball players:
“They are born to run, and we are born to play.” – 2:37 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
First thing out of Anthony Edwards postgame:
“That might’ve been the best game of my life I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh, oh my God.” pic.x.com/IIwrAepwO6 – 2:03 AM
First thing out of Anthony Edwards postgame:
“That might’ve been the best game of my life I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh, oh my God.” pic.x.com/IIwrAepwO6 – 2:03 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards: “That might’ve been the best game of my life I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh, oh my God, he might be the best … player I’ve ever seen closeup. Besides myself to myself. He’s incredible. The MVP race is tough, man. I don’t know. He had 60. It’s crazy.” – 2:01 AM
Anthony Edwards: “That might’ve been the best game of my life I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh, oh my God, he might be the best … player I’ve ever seen closeup. Besides myself to myself. He’s incredible. The MVP race is tough, man. I don’t know. He had 60. It’s crazy.” – 2:01 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Anthony Edwards: “That might have been the best game of my life that I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh. My God. He might be the best basketball player I’ve ever seen close-up, besides myself to myself. He’s incredible, bruh.” – 1:59 AM
Anthony Edwards: “That might have been the best game of my life that I’ve been a part of. Nikola Jokic, bruh. My God. He might be the best basketball player I’ve ever seen close-up, besides myself to myself. He’s incredible, bruh.” – 1:59 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic:
“I’ve been fortunate to coach some great players…Nikola’s on a whole ‘nother level man. People say he’s not athletic. Not many guys can do what he does.” – 1:40 AM
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic:
“I’ve been fortunate to coach some great players…Nikola’s on a whole ‘nother level man. People say he’s not athletic. Not many guys can do what he does.” – 1:40 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
NIKOLA JOKIC WHAT HAVE YOU JUST DONE? 😱😱
👀 Despite Nuggets’ overtime loss, Jokic WENT OFF! pic.x.com/ExNWrg3VSw – 1:40 AM
NIKOLA JOKIC WHAT HAVE YOU JUST DONE? 😱😱
👀 Despite Nuggets’ overtime loss, Jokic WENT OFF! pic.x.com/ExNWrg3VSw – 1:40 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Joker on April Fools’ Day:
— Career-high in points
— Career-high in minutes
— Ties Shaq in 50-point games
— Most points by a player this season
— First 60-point triple-double by a center
Ties Wilt for the most triple-doubles in a season by a center. pic.x.com/3FZAxXa3zP – 1:32 AM
The Joker on April Fools’ Day:
— Career-high in points
— Career-high in minutes
— Ties Shaq in 50-point games
— Most points by a player this season
— First 60-point triple-double by a center
Ties Wilt for the most triple-doubles in a season by a center. pic.x.com/3FZAxXa3zP – 1:32 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic ended up playing the last 34 minutes of this game
He played 34 consecutive minutes – 1:24 AM
Nikola Jokic ended up playing the last 34 minutes of this game
He played 34 consecutive minutes – 1:24 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic sets career-high at 61 points and posts a triple-double, but Nuggets fall in the end of a second extra period
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 1:23 AM
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic sets career-high at 61 points and posts a triple-double, but Nuggets fall in the end of a second extra period
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 1:23 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Including playoffs
Nikola Jokic
has scored 50+ points
4 times, including career-high 61 tonight
The Nuggets have lost all four of those games pic.x.com/IcwfSW51Mn – 1:23 AM
Including playoffs
Nikola Jokic
has scored 50+ points
4 times, including career-high 61 tonight
The Nuggets have lost all four of those games pic.x.com/IcwfSW51Mn – 1:23 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Free throws made tonight:
19 — Jokic
17 — Wolves
Minnesota won. pic.x.com/HRNfY0Ryyb – 1:19 AM
Free throws made tonight:
19 — Jokic
17 — Wolves
Minnesota won. pic.x.com/HRNfY0Ryyb – 1:19 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Nikola Jokic (61 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) registers third 60-point triple double in NBA history in 2OT loss to Timberwolves
– Luka Doncic: 60 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Knicks in 2022
– James Harden: 60 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Magic in 2018 – 1:17 AM
Nikola Jokic (61 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) registers third 60-point triple double in NBA history in 2OT loss to Timberwolves
– Luka Doncic: 60 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists vs. Knicks in 2022
– James Harden: 60 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists vs. Magic in 2018 – 1:17 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations as the Nuggets lose 140-139 in 2OT.
Jokic: 61-10-10
Gordon: 30-8-5
Westbrook: Tough ending
47-29. pic.x.com/qQSi56sqqo – 1:17 AM
Final Rotations as the Nuggets lose 140-139 in 2OT.
Jokic: 61-10-10
Gordon: 30-8-5
Westbrook: Tough ending
47-29. pic.x.com/qQSi56sqqo – 1:17 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic vs Wolves:
61 PTS (career-high)
11 REB
10 AST
2 STL
6-11 3P
The first 60-point triple-double in a loss in NBA history. pic.x.com/217GnRTiHA – 1:16 AM
Nikola Jokic vs Wolves:
61 PTS (career-high)
11 REB
10 AST
2 STL
6-11 3P
The first 60-point triple-double in a loss in NBA history. pic.x.com/217GnRTiHA – 1:16 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Only three teams have gone 4-0 vs Jokic in a season.
Rudy Gobert was on two of them. pic.x.com/SkjcAuNAJg – 1:16 AM
Only three teams have gone 4-0 vs Jokic in a season.
Rudy Gobert was on two of them. pic.x.com/SkjcAuNAJg – 1:16 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
With Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. out, Nikola Jokic plays every minute after half and has NBA season-high 61-point triple-double. Per @ESPNStatsInfo it’s the most points in a triple-double in history. Luka Doncic + James Harden are only others with 60-point triple-doubles – 1:15 AM
With Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. out, Nikola Jokic plays every minute after half and has NBA season-high 61-point triple-double. Per @ESPNStatsInfo it’s the most points in a triple-double in history. Luka Doncic + James Harden are only others with 60-point triple-doubles – 1:15 AM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Smart by Jokic to go 1-2 from the FT line, makes it much more likely he doesn’t have to play 39 minutes in a row – 1:11 AM
Smart by Jokic to go 1-2 from the FT line, makes it much more likely he doesn’t have to play 39 minutes in a row – 1:11 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic has tied Wilt Chamberlain for the most triple-doubles in a season (31) by a center. pic.x.com/2F0Ojw41qJ – 1:10 AM
Nikola Jokic has tied Wilt Chamberlain for the most triple-doubles in a season (31) by a center. pic.x.com/2F0Ojw41qJ – 1:10 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic is the first player since Michael Jordan with 60+ points and 50+ minutes in a game. pic.x.com/cEyt6QWQNd – 1:07 AM
Nikola Jokic is the first player since Michael Jordan with 60+ points and 50+ minutes in a game. pic.x.com/cEyt6QWQNd – 1:07 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
We’re headed to OT!
Nikola Jokic is at 49 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists. He has 5 fouls and has played the entire 2nd half. Every minute!
Big OT minutes right here to try and bring Denver home. – 12:40 AM
We’re headed to OT!
Nikola Jokic is at 49 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists. He has 5 fouls and has played the entire 2nd half. Every minute!
Big OT minutes right here to try and bring Denver home. – 12:40 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Gobert fouled out. Randle has 5 fouls.
Jokic has 5 fouls. Gonna be a factor defensively. – 12:39 AM
Gobert fouled out. Randle has 5 fouls.
Jokic has 5 fouls. Gonna be a factor defensively. – 12:39 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Michael Malone really played Nikola Jokic the entire second half like this is Game 7 – 12:29 AM
Michael Malone really played Nikola Jokic the entire second half like this is Game 7 – 12:29 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves doubled Jokic on the last two Denver possessions, 5 points for the Nuggets. – 12:21 AM
Wolves doubled Jokic on the last two Denver possessions, 5 points for the Nuggets. – 12:21 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Fun Fact: Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic both have exactly 132 career 30-point double-doubles pic.x.com/GDOjuETIYR – 12:09 AM
Fun Fact: Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic both have exactly 132 career 30-point double-doubles pic.x.com/GDOjuETIYR – 12:09 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokic has 40 after a great pick-n-pop three assisted by Jalen pickett. – 12:07 AM
Jokic has 40 after a great pick-n-pop three assisted by Jalen pickett. – 12:07 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Helluva decision by Michael Malone.
Decides to keep Jokic and the starters out there to start the 4th quarter (typically head to the bench). Looked like it was getting away from Denver. They take a lead with a 7-0 run and force the Minny TO.
Denver has some momentum. – 12:04 AM
Helluva decision by Michael Malone.
Decides to keep Jokic and the starters out there to start the 4th quarter (typically head to the bench). Looked like it was getting away from Denver. They take a lead with a 7-0 run and force the Minny TO.
Denver has some momentum. – 12:04 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets start Jokic in the 4th quarter and go on a 7-0 run. 4 Jokic points and an AG pull-up three.
Denver leads by 2. Giving themselves a chance here. – 12:03 AM
Nuggets start Jokic in the 4th quarter and go on a 7-0 run. 4 Jokic points and an AG pull-up three.
Denver leads by 2. Giving themselves a chance here. – 12:03 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokic ain’t going down without a fight. He’s got 31. Gotta be better managing the paint defensively tho, whether it’s rebounding or contesting without fouling. T’Wolves getting downhill. – 11:39 PM
Jokic ain’t going down without a fight. He’s got 31. Gotta be better managing the paint defensively tho, whether it’s rebounding or contesting without fouling. T’Wolves getting downhill. – 11:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokic is 3/6 from 3 and the rest of the Nuggets are 1/6.
I asked Malone pregame tonight how the Nuggets would space the floor tonight without Murray and Porter:
“You wait and watch, baby,” Malone joked. Then more seriously:
“It’s not how we space the floor. It’s how they guard – 11:23 PM
Jokic is 3/6 from 3 and the rest of the Nuggets are 1/6.
I asked Malone pregame tonight how the Nuggets would space the floor tonight without Murray and Porter:
“You wait and watch, baby,” Malone joked. Then more seriously:
“It’s not how we space the floor. It’s how they guard – 11:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Wolves 53-52.
Nikola Jokic: 23-6-1, Wolves have turned him into a scorer in this matchup
Peyton Watson: 3 blocks, was great
Christian Braun: 9 points, 7 rebounds
Denver’s going to need to flip this momentum really quick. pic.x.com/mRXMpuQOhB – 11:16 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Wolves 53-52.
Nikola Jokic: 23-6-1, Wolves have turned him into a scorer in this matchup
Peyton Watson: 3 blocks, was great
Christian Braun: 9 points, 7 rebounds
Denver’s going to need to flip this momentum really quick. pic.x.com/mRXMpuQOhB – 11:16 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Rob Dillingham making an impact with his defense. Stood up Jokic(!) on one possession to force a shot-clock violation. Then gets a steal off Jokic for a dunk. Wolves lead 52-51.
NAW continues to be huge for the Wolves. 13-5-5. – 11:03 PM
Rob Dillingham making an impact with his defense. Stood up Jokic(!) on one possession to force a shot-clock violation. Then gets a steal off Jokic for a dunk. Wolves lead 52-51.
NAW continues to be huge for the Wolves. 13-5-5. – 11:03 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry: “I think (the week off) helped and I think two rounds of golf on this road trip helped.” pic.x.com/CsztpOudDq – 10:55 PM
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry: “I think (the week off) helped and I think two rounds of golf on this road trip helped.” pic.x.com/CsztpOudDq – 10:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, that wasn’t great to finish the quarter.
Denver on pace to allow 56 three-point attempts. That was obviously going to happen when Minnesota got down. Denver’s gotta be better closing out, specifically Jokic. – 10:37 PM
Alright, that wasn’t great to finish the quarter.
Denver on pace to allow 56 three-point attempts. That was obviously going to happen when Minnesota got down. Denver’s gotta be better closing out, specifically Jokic. – 10:37 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Clark picks up his third foul, all of them have come on Jokic. – 10:33 PM
Clark picks up his third foul, all of them have come on Jokic. – 10:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Minnesota has stabilized a bit defensively when they’re not sending Denver to the free throw line.
I don’t think Denver’s offense at the beginning was anything crazy. Just mostly iso and post up makes for Jokic/AG.
Russ has come in and generated some good possessions for Joker. – 10:28 PM
Minnesota has stabilized a bit defensively when they’re not sending Denver to the free throw line.
I don’t think Denver’s offense at the beginning was anything crazy. Just mostly iso and post up makes for Jokic/AG.
Russ has come in and generated some good possessions for Joker. – 10:28 PM
More on this storyline
The center is a perennial advanced-metrics juggernaut on defense, routinely finishing with better big-picture numbers than Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, or future Hall of Fame defender Draymond Green. Defensive box plus-minus, which measures a player’s box-score defensive impact and value to his team per 100 possessions, has been pointing to Jokic as the NBA’s most valuable defender for years now. He has finished No. 1 in the metric for the past three seasons and is within striking distance of doing it for a fourth. -via ESPN / April 4, 2025
So frequently that players throughout the NBA have noticed. Green, when asked by ESPN to discuss Jokic’s unorthodox defense, the Golden State stalwart, already knew where the conversation was headed. “Is it gonna be about his million kick ball [violations]?” Green asked with a laugh. Indeed, in recent years no one in the NBA has stopped the game more by kicking the ball than Jokic. Since the start of 2020, the superstar has been whistled for a whopping 127 kicked-ball violations, between his regular-season and postseason games. In the 2022-23 season alone, Jokic logged 56 kicked balls; more than any other team did. For perspective, the league’s next-closest player, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, has recorded just 66 kicked-ball violations total since the start of 2020. -via ESPN / April 4, 2025
The three-time MVP’s basketball IQ doesn’t surprise most by now. He’s one of the best players in the world for a reason, averaging 29.7 points and 10.2 assists. But his unconventional tactics on the other end of the floor, whether it’s purposely kicking the ball or memorizing opponent’s plays, often leave players, coaches and fans in awe. And despite his obvious athletic limitations, the 6-foot-11 big has grown into a defensive analytics darling. And in Minnesota’s locker room that night, one of Joker’s best tricks was puzzling the Wolves. “Me and Rudy looked at each other and said, ‘How the f— do he know?’” Edwards asked, exasperation dripping from his voice. “That motherf—er cheating, bruh.” “Yeah,” Gobert said, addressing the scrum again. “We got to launch an investigation.” -via ESPN / April 4, 2025
