Can they build momentum off the much-needed win? Jamal Murray – A- Jamal Murray started the game with a bang. He shot out of the gate with 20-quick points, shaking Mikal Bridges and an army of approximates to bury jumper after jumper. He shot 4 of 4 from three-point range, picked up three assists, and did not turn the ball…
“This is a very short taxiway, Mav.” – Rooster Nikola Jokić – B- There was a lack of follow-through in Jokić’s game Saturday afternoon. He played great in the second and third quarters but let go of the rope in the fourth. He rebounded well, but not at the elite level required to keep the Knicks off the glass. Sometimes…
Nikola Jokić – B+ Jokić fluctuated between utter dominance and sheer indifference. It often looks like a choice for Jokić, and it did again in Toronto, as he flipped the switch on and off. Scoring seemed so easy for him Tuesday night. It’s a shame he only shot 13 times, given his teammates’ ineffectiveness from deep. That selective aggressiveness wasn’t…
Nikola Jokić – A+ Jokić picked it up on defense against the Brooklyn Nets. His work rate increased, and he walked away with two blocks and two steals to show for it. He came to win, playing well on defense and dominating on the other side. He dropped 35 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists to only three turnovers in…
Harrison Wind, Eric Wedum, and Brendan Vogt react live after Denver loses again. Quick RecapBig TakeawaysPorter Benched?Murray HobbledBench WoesBraun Sighting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrUKEfs3AEg PODCAST: https://megaphone.link/BSND2041785600
Nikola Jokić – B It seems irrational to hand out a B to someone who dropped 37-11-11 on the road. But Jokić reached new levels of avoidance on the defensive end Friday night. He couldn’t be bothered to give a proper contest at the rim and struggled even more when Sandro Mamukelashvili stretched him out to the perimeter in the…
“You don’t overreact, but it’s disappointing.” – Michael Malone Nikola Jokić – C Jokić didn’t look particularly interested in changing the outcome Wednesday night. The Nuggets were headed towards a disappointing loss at home, and the back-to-back MVP looked unbothered by the possibility. The Nuggets will have to fight against complacency down the stretch. They’ve entered the low-leverage portion of…
Nikola Jokić – C+ In a low-leverage game with the one seed essentially locked up, Jokić barely woke up for the Raptors Monday night. Jakob Poeltl looked like prime Tim Duncan for stretches scoring easily around the rim. But even in cruise control, Joker got the last laugh, just missing out on another triple-double in the win. The Raptors opted…
Memphis needed it. Denver got it. Nikola Jokić – A+ The Memphis Grizzlies are well-equipped to stop anyone, even without Steven Adams. Xavier Tillman and Jaren Jackson Jr. constitute quite the interior defense, and the Grizzlies dialed up a game plan to keep Jokić from scoring. They sent late help — waiting until he’d seemingly committed to the rim before…
“I appreciate how we played. That’s what I appreciate. But all the, let’s say… achievements, awards, contracts, or whatever, it’s just — I don’t want to say coming naturally — but you don’t chase it.” – Nikola Jokic
1. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are that rare example of a duo that combines to become greater than the sum of their parts. Individually they're both great. Together, they're ever greater thanks to plays like the ones below where both players identify a read and communicate that read without saying or doing anything. No nod, no blink, no wave. Just the two seeing the same things at all times and knowing that the other saw it as well.
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Better Offense Beats NBA’s Best Defense Nikola Jokić – A- Jokić was imperfect in Cleveland. The NBA’s most successful defense forced a handful of errors from the league’s best decision-maker, and early foul trouble turned him into a non-factor on defense for three quarters. This doesn’t paint a flattering picture, but we’re only poking holes in another dominant performance. Jokić…
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Welcome to Denver. You will not enjoy your stay. Nikola Jokić – A- Jokić woke up from a nap, so to speak, for his Balkan visitor, Luka Dončić, and the rest of his traveling party from Dallas. He rose to greet his guests but found his teammates had already formed a welcoming party. They ushered the Mavericks in and hurriedly…
Nikola Jokić – B- Jokić played an unfocused game down in Orlando. He was sloppy in his playmaking, turning it over seven times, and turned in one of his worst defensive efforts this season. The magic, for all their flaws, possesses length and athleticism. They defend Jokić well, notably Wendell Carter Jr., who presents a tough matchup for the MVP.…
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Nikola Jokić – A+ The Wolves know how they want to guard Jokić. Much like the Gobert-featured Jazz teams of the past and the more recent loss to the 76ers, the Wolves deployed Naz Reid, their starting power forward, to guard Jokić. That left Gobert with the Aaron Gordon assignment, in a better position to wreak havoc help side. Jokić…
Nikola Jokić – A It became clear early on that Jokić wouldn’t have to force the issue Saturday night. That’s just fine with the new league leader in total assists. Jokić moved past Trae Young, who missed the game, after recording another triple-double in a Nuggets win. He shot over 50% from the field again, something he’s failed to do…
One of these things is not like the other…
Nikola Jokić – A+ Nikola Jokić didn’t linger on the suboptimal results in Philadelphia. He didn’t overcompensate, either. It was business as usual for the back-to-back MVP, who followed his trusty blueprint for success. He’s averaging a triple-double on outlandish efficiency after posting 26 points (71.4 FG%), 18 rebounds, and 15 assists. He read the New Orleans defense like a…
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