Nikola Jokic exorcises Timberwolves from Denver
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However, Nikola Jokic continues to face some issues when his legacy is discussed. Former NBA Coach Mark Jackson, nonetheless, has made it clear that the Serbian center is redefining what greatness at his position should be evaluated as and has already forced his way into discussions about the all-time great big men.
It was a dominant night for Nikola Jokic during the Denver Nuggets ' overtime 142-138 Christmas Day victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, and one where he also found his way to a never-before-seen stat line in NBA history.
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has once again proven why he is one of the most celebrated players in the NBA. After an electrifying overtime performance,
Jokić's 56-point triple-double, his second on Christmas, was the third-best scoring performance on the holiday in NBA history.
Nikola Jokic’s historic stat line helped the Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime, setting multiple NBA records.
There are at least three flops by Jokic that are going viral on social media, including one in which he fell backward to the floor after his momentum caused him to collide with Donte DiVincenzo, who left his feet and went vertical to defend Jokic with 20.5 seconds to go in overtime.
Last Thursday, Nikola Jokic hit another historic milestone in his already legendary NBA career. During the game against the Orlando Magic, the Serbian player dished out 13 assists, reaching a total of 5,
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Jokic puts decisive end to 'best passing big man' argument
For many years, people have claimed that Nikola Jokic is one of the best passing big men to ever play the game, but after Thursday night, the stats are there to back it up. In the Nuggets’ 126-115 win over the Magic, with his 13 assists, Jokic passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most assists by a center in NBA history.
Nikola Jokic Had Historic First Quarter vs. Clippers Jokic was on fire for the entire night in Los Angeles, but that remained especially true in the first quarter of the game. His 25 points came off of 8-11 shooting from the field with two makes from three, combined with a perfect 7-7 from the free throw line.