Nikola Jokic on his dunk: 'I'm a freak of nature'
Ryan Blackburn: Nikola Jokic on his dunk tonight: “I’m a freak of nature. Why not show off my athleticism?”
Source: Twitter @NBABlackburn
Source: Twitter @NBABlackburn
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
1. Rudy Gobert guarding Nikola Jokic on an island is not only a difficult task, it pulls him away from cleaning the glass in the event Jokic misses. This opens up opportunity for Aaron Gordon to crash and create second chance opportunities.
2. The Wolves had the #1 rated defense… – 5:02 AM
1. Rudy Gobert guarding Nikola Jokic on an island is not only a difficult task, it pulls him away from cleaning the glass in the event Jokic misses. This opens up opportunity for Aaron Gordon to crash and create second chance opportunities.
2. The Wolves had the #1 rated defense… – 5:02 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Rudy Gobert on Nikola Jokic in Game 5: “He was in the zone. I mean he made a couple of shots that I think I actually blocked and the ball went in”
Anthony Edwards: “I just laugh. That is all I can do”
#NBAPlayoffs
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:56 AM
Rudy Gobert on Nikola Jokic in Game 5: “He was in the zone. I mean he made a couple of shots that I think I actually blocked and the ball went in”
Anthony Edwards: “I just laugh. That is all I can do”
#NBAPlayoffs
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:56 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic received his 3rd MVP trophy and then celebrated by completely dismantling the Defensive Player of the Year. Joker dominated the chess match and had so many counters vs MIN that Michael Malone said of Jokic’s IQ: “He probably belongs to Mensa” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:55 AM
Nikola Jokic received his 3rd MVP trophy and then celebrated by completely dismantling the Defensive Player of the Year. Joker dominated the chess match and had so many counters vs MIN that Michael Malone said of Jokic’s IQ: “He probably belongs to Mensa” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:55 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
“The last three consecutive wins, he’s showing everybody, arguably, why he’s one of the best players to [ever] play this game.”
On Nikola Jokic, rewriting record books and destroying narratives in a crucial Game 5 win.
My latest for @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-d… – 4:25 AM
“The last three consecutive wins, he’s showing everybody, arguably, why he’s one of the best players to [ever] play this game.”
On Nikola Jokic, rewriting record books and destroying narratives in a crucial Game 5 win.
My latest for @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/nikola-jokic-d… – 4:25 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Powering the Nuggets to a 3-2 lead, Nikola Jokic leaves little room for a response by the Timberwolves
He also enjoys making his teammates faint on the bench
“I know they are just goofballs”
#NBAPlayoffs #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:16 AM
Powering the Nuggets to a 3-2 lead, Nikola Jokic leaves little room for a response by the Timberwolves
He also enjoys making his teammates faint on the bench
“I know they are just goofballs”
#NBAPlayoffs #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:16 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime with @DannyLeroux is up, in which we pay tribute to Nikola Jokic, and also ponder where he ranks on the list of the great passers ever. Plus, how the Knicks turned it from Game 4 Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 3:43 AM
New Dunc’d On Prime with @DannyLeroux is up, in which we pay tribute to Nikola Jokic, and also ponder where he ranks on the list of the great passers ever. Plus, how the Knicks turned it from Game 4 Join us: duncdon.supportingcast.fm – 3:43 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic has won ALL 3⃣ games and is averaging INSANE stats since Shaq said to his face that SGA deserved MVP more 👀 pic.twitter.com/y6H8D9eNT3 – 3:33 AM
Nikola Jokic has won ALL 3⃣ games and is averaging INSANE stats since Shaq said to his face that SGA deserved MVP more 👀 pic.twitter.com/y6H8D9eNT3 – 3:33 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Why Nikola Jokic’s Game 5 evisceration of Rudy Gobert doesn’t have anything to do with the DPOY conversation
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/why-n… – 3:27 AM
Why Nikola Jokic’s Game 5 evisceration of Rudy Gobert doesn’t have anything to do with the DPOY conversation
(By @bradbotkincbs)
cbssports.com/nba/news/why-n… – 3:27 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
This is the definition of Nikola Jokic greatness. He doesn’t need a whole touch, nor a clear look on the other end. He knows exactly where his teammates are at the right time.
Greatness. #NBAPlayoffs #MileHighPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/QFyYtPoyh7 – 3:20 AM
This is the definition of Nikola Jokic greatness. He doesn’t need a whole touch, nor a clear look on the other end. He knows exactly where his teammates are at the right time.
Greatness. #NBAPlayoffs #MileHighPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/QFyYtPoyh7 – 3:20 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon on Nikola Jokic: “I’m not entirely sure what I just watched.” pic.twitter.com/kUqbqp06Cb – 3:01 AM
Aaron Gordon on Nikola Jokic: “I’m not entirely sure what I just watched.” pic.twitter.com/kUqbqp06Cb – 3:01 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Article will be out laaaate tonight because I just want to drive home now.
The Nuggets continue to show their spine in a variety of ways.
Tonight was all about Joker though. The team feeds off of how unstoppable he is.
Pickaxe and Roll in AM. – 2:43 AM
Article will be out laaaate tonight because I just want to drive home now.
The Nuggets continue to show their spine in a variety of ways.
Tonight was all about Joker though. The team feeds off of how unstoppable he is.
Pickaxe and Roll in AM. – 2:43 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Anthony Edwards gave Nikola Jokic his flowers🌹 pic.twitter.com/2pnpJestXz – 2:38 AM
Anthony Edwards gave Nikola Jokic his flowers🌹 pic.twitter.com/2pnpJestXz – 2:38 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
I asked Nikola Jokic about his dunks the last two games.
“I’m a freak of nature,” Jokic says. “I have to show my athleticism.” – 2:33 AM
I asked Nikola Jokic about his dunks the last two games.
“I’m a freak of nature,” Jokic says. “I have to show my athleticism.” – 2:33 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic on his dunk tonight:
“I’m a freak of nature. Why not show off my athleticism?” – 2:33 AM
Nikola Jokic on his dunk tonight:
“I’m a freak of nature. Why not show off my athleticism?” – 2:33 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves score, takeaways: Nikola Jokic’s 40-point masterpiece lifts Denver to Game 5 win
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 2:32 AM
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves score, takeaways: Nikola Jokic’s 40-point masterpiece lifts Denver to Game 5 win
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 2:32 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Αυτά που κάνει ο Nikola Jokic τώρα, τα έκανε πριν 20 χρόνια ο Ζαγοράκης στον Lizarazu. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/8xchYji1xU – 2:27 AM
Αυτά που κάνει ο Nikola Jokic τώρα, τα έκανε πριν 20 χρόνια ο Ζαγοράκης στον Lizarazu. #NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/8xchYji1xU – 2:27 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards on Nikola Jokic, who had 40-7-13, making 13 of his 19 shots from 2 and 2 of his 3 shots from 3:
“I just laugh. That’s all I can do. I can’t be mad, because he good, man. I think I said that after Game 1 when we won, and Game 2: He’s the MVP, he’s the best player… – 2:25 AM
Anthony Edwards on Nikola Jokic, who had 40-7-13, making 13 of his 19 shots from 2 and 2 of his 3 shots from 3:
“I just laugh. That’s all I can do. I can’t be mad, because he good, man. I think I said that after Game 1 when we won, and Game 2: He’s the MVP, he’s the best player… – 2:25 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns when asked about slowing Nikola Jokic:
“Three straight games I just think we didn’t execute our defensive game plan the way we need to. And our defense hasn’t been the brand of basketball or the image we’ve shown in the first six games (of the playoffs).… – 2:14 AM
Karl-Anthony Towns when asked about slowing Nikola Jokic:
“Three straight games I just think we didn’t execute our defensive game plan the way we need to. And our defense hasn’t been the brand of basketball or the image we’ve shown in the first six games (of the playoffs).… – 2:14 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards on Nikola Jokic: “I just laugh. That’s all I can do. I can’t be mad. … He’s the MVP, best player in the NBA. He showed it the last 3 games. He was special tonight. I got to give him his flowers. I don’t know what we’re supposed to do. He was that guy tonight.” – 2:13 AM
Anthony Edwards on Nikola Jokic: “I just laugh. That’s all I can do. I can’t be mad. … He’s the MVP, best player in the NBA. He showed it the last 3 games. He was special tonight. I got to give him his flowers. I don’t know what we’re supposed to do. He was that guy tonight.” – 2:13 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
This is all guard shit by Jokic
– getting ball screens
– give-and-go cuts
– handoffs
– isolation drives and stepbacks lol pic.twitter.com/cpJQx71r8s – 2:12 AM
This is all guard shit by Jokic
– getting ball screens
– give-and-go cuts
– handoffs
– isolation drives and stepbacks lol pic.twitter.com/cpJQx71r8s – 2:12 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic with yet another RIDICULOUS full-court pass 😱
pic.twitter.com/I7iNUfx6l3 – 2:07 AM
Nikola Jokic with yet another RIDICULOUS full-court pass 😱
pic.twitter.com/I7iNUfx6l3 – 2:07 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray waxing poetic on Nikola Jokic and how fun it is to play with him. pic.twitter.com/hg99xmImTQ – 2:04 AM
Jamal Murray waxing poetic on Nikola Jokic and how fun it is to play with him. pic.twitter.com/hg99xmImTQ – 2:04 AM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Nikola Jokic as the ball handler on posts (4), isos (2), or picks (4) with Rudy Gobert as the primary defender tonight:
8/9 FGs for 18 points pic.twitter.com/FhneY5wYqA – 2:02 AM
Nikola Jokic as the ball handler on posts (4), isos (2), or picks (4) with Rudy Gobert as the primary defender tonight:
8/9 FGs for 18 points pic.twitter.com/FhneY5wYqA – 2:02 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It was at this moment that it was clear Jokic was on some different tranquilizers tonight
A ball screen from Jamal Murray, Ant/Rudy could not have defended it any worse together, and KAT had no chance
two hands for safety pic.twitter.com/Xyj6kPS6gz – 1:56 AM
It was at this moment that it was clear Jokic was on some different tranquilizers tonight
A ball screen from Jamal Murray, Ant/Rudy could not have defended it any worse together, and KAT had no chance
two hands for safety pic.twitter.com/Xyj6kPS6gz – 1:56 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Αυτά που κάνει ο Nikola Jokic δεν είναι ανθρώπινα. Έχει βγει από το NBA 2K και κάνει πλάκα… #NBAPlayoffs #MileHighPlayoffs
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 1:56 AM
Αυτά που κάνει ο Nikola Jokic δεν είναι ανθρώπινα. Έχει βγει από το NBA 2K και κάνει πλάκα… #NBAPlayoffs #MileHighPlayoffs
sportal.gr/basket/article… – 1:56 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic COOKED Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert 🤯
pic.twitter.com/dOsgIinJIF – 1:54 AM
Nikola Jokic COOKED Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert 🤯
pic.twitter.com/dOsgIinJIF – 1:54 AM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Slow but quick. Soft but strong. Looks exhausted but forever relentless. Skills beyond measure.
Nobody in the NBA does more incredible, inexplicable, preposterous stuff than Joker. Good flipping luck finding another. – 1:36 AM
Slow but quick. Soft but strong. Looks exhausted but forever relentless. Skills beyond measure.
Nobody in the NBA does more incredible, inexplicable, preposterous stuff than Joker. Good flipping luck finding another. – 1:36 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic:
“He’s 1-of-9.” pic.twitter.com/D1sCS27LS6 – 1:36 AM
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic:
“He’s 1-of-9.” pic.twitter.com/D1sCS27LS6 – 1:36 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Do you guys remember when Nikola Jokic received his 3rd MVP and went up against the DPOY, was against a historic top-ranked defense designed to stop him, and scored or assisted on 70+ points & assists without a single turnover?
40 points
13 assists
7 rebounds
2 steals
1 block pic.twitter.com/LhnBo31xlF – 1:33 AM
Do you guys remember when Nikola Jokic received his 3rd MVP and went up against the DPOY, was against a historic top-ranked defense designed to stop him, and scored or assisted on 70+ points & assists without a single turnover?
40 points
13 assists
7 rebounds
2 steals
1 block pic.twitter.com/LhnBo31xlF – 1:33 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Anthony Edwards on his reaction to Nikola Jokic is dominating like he did tonight: “I just laugh, that’s all I can do. I mean, I can’t be mad. Because he’s good, man. … He’s the best player in the game … He was special tonight. I got to give him his props.” – 1:28 AM
Anthony Edwards on his reaction to Nikola Jokic is dominating like he did tonight: “I just laugh, that’s all I can do. I mean, I can’t be mad. Because he’s good, man. … He’s the best player in the game … He was special tonight. I got to give him his props.” – 1:28 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic receives his third MVP trophy 🏆👏
pic.twitter.com/XQcWTUsFhA – 1:25 AM
Nikola Jokic receives his third MVP trophy 🏆👏
pic.twitter.com/XQcWTUsFhA – 1:25 AM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
The Wolves can have a top defense with a deserving 4-time DPOY and Jokic can be an otherworldly player who is the best in the game going god mode…both can be true. – 1:25 AM
The Wolves can have a top defense with a deserving 4-time DPOY and Jokic can be an otherworldly player who is the best in the game going god mode…both can be true. – 1:25 AM
Sarah Todd @NBASarah
The Wolves can have a top defense with a deserving 4-time DPOY and Jokic can be an otherworldly player who is the best in the game going his mode…both can be true. – 1:24 AM
The Wolves can have a top defense with a deserving 4-time DPOY and Jokic can be an otherworldly player who is the best in the game going his mode…both can be true. – 1:24 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Michael Malone is asked by @NotoriousOHM about Nikola Jokic’s problem-solving ability.
“His IQ is off the charts. He probably belongs to Mensa, and he probably doesn’t know what Mensa is,” Malone says. – 1:22 AM
Michael Malone is asked by @NotoriousOHM about Nikola Jokic’s problem-solving ability.
“His IQ is off the charts. He probably belongs to Mensa, and he probably doesn’t know what Mensa is,” Malone says. – 1:22 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic DOMINATED tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves 😳
40 PTS
13 REB
7 AST
0 TO
W
pic.twitter.com/ktRqlomG1L – 1:22 AM
Nikola Jokic DOMINATED tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves 😳
40 PTS
13 REB
7 AST
0 TO
W
pic.twitter.com/ktRqlomG1L – 1:22 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jokic did this to Anthony Davis. He did this to Bam Adebayo. I’m not saying Rudy Gobert has played well enough defensively. I’m saying nobody has been able to stop Jokic. It just seems odd to single out any single defender against him when he does this to everyone. – 1:17 AM
Jokic did this to Anthony Davis. He did this to Bam Adebayo. I’m not saying Rudy Gobert has played well enough defensively. I’m saying nobody has been able to stop Jokic. It just seems odd to single out any single defender against him when he does this to everyone. – 1:17 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nikola Jokic: 40 points (15/22 FGs), 13 assists, 0 turnovers. Responsible for 28 of 44 Denver field goals tonight.
First player in NBA postseason history with at least
– 15 buckets
– 10 dimes
– ZERO turnovers – 1:15 AM
Nikola Jokic: 40 points (15/22 FGs), 13 assists, 0 turnovers. Responsible for 28 of 44 Denver field goals tonight.
First player in NBA postseason history with at least
– 15 buckets
– 10 dimes
– ZERO turnovers – 1:15 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Jokic is inevitable. That’s been the fear for the #Celtics all year. – 1:13 AM
Jokic is inevitable. That’s been the fear for the #Celtics all year. – 1:13 AM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
I hear you on the greatness of Jokic. He is the best. Period.
But Rudy can’t get acquitted off that. That’s now how this works. – 1:13 AM
I hear you on the greatness of Jokic. He is the best. Period.
But Rudy can’t get acquitted off that. That’s now how this works. – 1:13 AM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Joker, Joker, Joker!!! (most of you are too young to remember game show) – 1:12 AM
Joker, Joker, Joker!!! (most of you are too young to remember game show) – 1:12 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Me when Jokic has these basketball-god-made-flesh games: pic.twitter.com/CKQv6qxPPq – 1:10 AM
Me when Jokic has these basketball-god-made-flesh games: pic.twitter.com/CKQv6qxPPq – 1:10 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Active players with multiple 10-assist and 0 turnover playoff games:
Point God
Jamal Murray
Nikola Jokic
Elite duo. pic.twitter.com/oEJrBwplte – 1:10 AM
Active players with multiple 10-assist and 0 turnover playoff games:
Point God
Jamal Murray
Nikola Jokic
Elite duo. pic.twitter.com/oEJrBwplte – 1:10 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Nikola Jokic has totally answered the call. Down 2-0. Led the Nuggets back to take a series lead in dominant fashion against the NBA’s best defense and a 4x DPOY. This is a legendary stretch by a legendary player. pic.twitter.com/ND68XeQQ34 – 1:10 AM
Nikola Jokic has totally answered the call. Down 2-0. Led the Nuggets back to take a series lead in dominant fashion against the NBA’s best defense and a 4x DPOY. This is a legendary stretch by a legendary player. pic.twitter.com/ND68XeQQ34 – 1:10 AM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Two people with votes thought Jokic was only the 3rd most valuable player in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/bG1l79MayC – 1:10 AM
Two people with votes thought Jokic was only the 3rd most valuable player in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/bG1l79MayC – 1:10 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Most points Jokic ever scored in a playoff win — first time winning a 40-point game
And on the night he got the trophy.
Up there for greatest Jokic night we have ever seen. – 1:08 AM
Most points Jokic ever scored in a playoff win — first time winning a 40-point game
And on the night he got the trophy.
Up there for greatest Jokic night we have ever seen. – 1:08 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Nikola Jokic’s 40-point masterpiece lifts Denver to pivotal Game 5 win
cbssports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 1:06 AM
Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Nikola Jokic’s 40-point masterpiece lifts Denver to pivotal Game 5 win
cbssports.com/nba/news/nugge… – 1:06 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic just played one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen, and it came against a historic defense, the 4-time and current Defensive Player of the Year, and the next Face of the NBA/Michael Jordan. – 1:06 AM
Nikola Jokic just played one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen, and it came against a historic defense, the 4-time and current Defensive Player of the Year, and the next Face of the NBA/Michael Jordan. – 1:06 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
10-assist playoff games by a center:
20 — Nikola Jokic
16 — 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th place combined pic.twitter.com/eGsEltJOJ1 – 1:06 AM
10-assist playoff games by a center:
20 — Nikola Jokic
16 — 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th place combined pic.twitter.com/eGsEltJOJ1 – 1:06 AM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may deserved the MVP award this season, but Nikola Jokic is the best player in the world, miles away from the second one. #nbaplayoffs #milehighplayoffs – 1:05 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may deserved the MVP award this season, but Nikola Jokic is the best player in the world, miles away from the second one. #nbaplayoffs #milehighplayoffs – 1:05 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nikola Jokic: 40 points (15/22 FGs), 13 assists, 0 turnovers. Responsible for 28 of 39 Denver field goals tonight.
First player in NBA postseason history with at least
– 15 buckets
– 10 dimes
– ZERO turnovers – 1:05 AM
Nikola Jokic: 40 points (15/22 FGs), 13 assists, 0 turnovers. Responsible for 28 of 39 Denver field goals tonight.
First player in NBA postseason history with at least
– 15 buckets
– 10 dimes
– ZERO turnovers – 1:05 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Nikola Jokic with 40 points and 13 assists with zero turnovers is ridiculous. – 1:05 AM
Nikola Jokic with 40 points and 13 assists with zero turnovers is ridiculous. – 1:05 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
On the night he got his MVP trophy, Jokic looked the part of an award winner 🏆 pic.twitter.com/fK6kO5zS9k – 1:04 AM
On the night he got his MVP trophy, Jokic looked the part of an award winner 🏆 pic.twitter.com/fK6kO5zS9k – 1:04 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the T’Wolves 112-97.
Nikola Jokic: a calm 40-7-13-2-1
Aaron Gordon: 18-10-5, some big time plays on both ends
KCP: 16 points, 6/8 FG, 4/5 3P
The Nuggets go up 3-2. pic.twitter.com/yaGX1TbvMC – 1:04 AM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the T’Wolves 112-97.
Nikola Jokic: a calm 40-7-13-2-1
Aaron Gordon: 18-10-5, some big time plays on both ends
KCP: 16 points, 6/8 FG, 4/5 3P
The Nuggets go up 3-2. pic.twitter.com/yaGX1TbvMC – 1:04 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Hard for someone to play a better game of basketball than Jokic just did. – 1:03 AM
Hard for someone to play a better game of basketball than Jokic just did. – 1:03 AM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Truthfully Rudy Gobert was probably the Timberwolves best player tonight.
18 & 11 on a perfect 7-7 shooting.
But he caught an all time performance from Jokic, and there’s not a person on the planet who could stop it. – 1:03 AM
Truthfully Rudy Gobert was probably the Timberwolves best player tonight.
18 & 11 on a perfect 7-7 shooting.
But he caught an all time performance from Jokic, and there’s not a person on the planet who could stop it. – 1:03 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic in Game 5:
40 PTS
7 REB
13 AST
0 TOV (!!)
15-22 FG
Against the DPOY. pic.twitter.com/BOMtDz2Dwo – 1:03 AM
Jokic in Game 5:
40 PTS
7 REB
13 AST
0 TOV (!!)
15-22 FG
Against the DPOY. pic.twitter.com/BOMtDz2Dwo – 1:03 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic just played one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen, and it came in against a historic defense, the 4-time and current Defensive Player of the Year, and the next “Face of the NBA.” – 1:03 AM
Nikola Jokic just played one of the greatest games I’ve ever seen, and it came in against a historic defense, the 4-time and current Defensive Player of the Year, and the next “Face of the NBA.” – 1:03 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic hits a three on Rudy Gobert 🥶
pic.twitter.com/iSpmD4ZO0x – 1:03 AM
Nikola Jokic hits a three on Rudy Gobert 🥶
pic.twitter.com/iSpmD4ZO0x – 1:03 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Nikola Jokic with the cherry-on-top 3 to cap his special, special night.
40 points on 15-of-21 shooting; 13 assists; 7 rebounds.
Third MVP trophy collected.
One Defensive Player of the Year rendered ineffective. – 1:00 AM
Nikola Jokic with the cherry-on-top 3 to cap his special, special night.
40 points on 15-of-21 shooting; 13 assists; 7 rebounds.
Third MVP trophy collected.
One Defensive Player of the Year rendered ineffective. – 1:00 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ay yo
Jokic
Saw Rudy on him
Then went full Bron mode
3 to beat the clock and force the timeout😭 – 12:58 AM
Ay yo
Jokic
Saw Rudy on him
Then went full Bron mode
3 to beat the clock and force the timeout😭 – 12:58 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Nikola Jokic iso 3 on Rudy Gobert 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/mwYAvBtzKT – 12:58 AM
Nikola Jokic iso 3 on Rudy Gobert 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/mwYAvBtzKT – 12:58 AM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Jokic will never be a true star as long as he cares more about burning clock after opponent makes than he does about scoring 50.
MY COLUMN: – 12:58 AM
Jokic will never be a true star as long as he cares more about burning clock after opponent makes than he does about scoring 50.
MY COLUMN: – 12:58 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Annnnd we’re just about done here. A Naz missed bunny and Jokic drills a 3 in Rudy’s face. A jaw-dropping performance from the MVP – 12:57 AM
Annnnd we’re just about done here. A Naz missed bunny and Jokic drills a 3 in Rudy’s face. A jaw-dropping performance from the MVP – 12:57 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic just hit a stepback three in Rudy Gobert’s face at the shot clock buzzer for 40 points.
Good. God. – 12:57 AM
Nikola Jokic just hit a stepback three in Rudy Gobert’s face at the shot clock buzzer for 40 points.
Good. God. – 12:57 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
This is Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic’s first 40-point game of the 2024 postseason & the fifth of his postseason career. – 12:57 AM
This is Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic’s first 40-point game of the 2024 postseason & the fifth of his postseason career. – 12:57 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Murray turns the ball over but then picks Anthony Edwards clean on the other end.
A Nikola Jokic dunk has him at 37 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block.
Nuggets lead 98-80 with 7:12 remaining. – 12:48 AM
Murray turns the ball over but then picks Anthony Edwards clean on the other end.
A Nikola Jokic dunk has him at 37 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block.
Nuggets lead 98-80 with 7:12 remaining. – 12:48 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
No one gets more hype for Nikola Jokic dunks than Jamal Murray, he jumped right with him! – 12:48 AM
No one gets more hype for Nikola Jokic dunks than Jamal Murray, he jumped right with him! – 12:48 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic had 16 points on 6-7 shooting in the 3rd quarter. He went 3-3 when Rudy Gobert was the primary defender.
Jokic scored or assisted on 28 of the Nuggets’ 38 points in the 3rd quarter per @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/fYWWKLy1ea – 12:48 AM
Nikola Jokic had 16 points on 6-7 shooting in the 3rd quarter. He went 3-3 when Rudy Gobert was the primary defender.
Jokic scored or assisted on 28 of the Nuggets’ 38 points in the 3rd quarter per @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/fYWWKLy1ea – 12:48 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Create a hybrid player to stop Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/Fs42EICMZe – 12:44 AM
Create a hybrid player to stop Nikola Jokic. pic.twitter.com/Fs42EICMZe – 12:44 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Minny goes on a run and forces a Denver timeout, but it’s superficial because it came with Jokic on the bench. He gets back in the game, and it will stabilize for the Nuggets – 12:41 AM
Minny goes on a run and forces a Denver timeout, but it’s superficial because it came with Jokic on the bench. He gets back in the game, and it will stabilize for the Nuggets – 12:41 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Nikola Jokic is the only player with so many points on so few shots and so many assists in a playoff quarter (play-by-play era).
via @bball_ref pic.twitter.com/R3SZrYjfeW – 12:40 AM
Nikola Jokic is the only player with so many points on so few shots and so many assists in a playoff quarter (play-by-play era).
via @bball_ref pic.twitter.com/R3SZrYjfeW – 12:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nikola Jokic through 3 quarters:
13 FGs
12 assists
ZERO turnovers – 12:37 AM
Nikola Jokic through 3 quarters:
13 FGs
12 assists
ZERO turnovers – 12:37 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Nikola Jokic has faced Rudy Gobert twice, Anthony Davis twice, Bam Adebayo once and Deandre Ayton once in his six series since the start of the 2023 postseason. They’ve had nothing for him. Nobody does. – 12:37 AM
Nikola Jokic has faced Rudy Gobert twice, Anthony Davis twice, Bam Adebayo once and Deandre Ayton once in his six series since the start of the 2023 postseason. They’ve had nothing for him. Nobody does. – 12:37 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
So that was one of the best playoff basketball quarters I’ve ever seen courtesy of Nikola Jokic. – 12:36 AM
So that was one of the best playoff basketball quarters I’ve ever seen courtesy of Nikola Jokic. – 12:36 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
An intangible of greatness you can’t debate with a stat is killer instinct. You can quote all the numbers you want. You can’t quantify it or show its impact unless you see it in real time for 4 quarters. Jokic is on some MJ ish right now vs Gobert. – 12:36 AM
An intangible of greatness you can’t debate with a stat is killer instinct. You can quote all the numbers you want. You can’t quantify it or show its impact unless you see it in real time for 4 quarters. Jokic is on some MJ ish right now vs Gobert. – 12:36 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
🃏 35 points
🃏 12 assists
Jokic DOMINATING through three quarters against the DPOY 🔥
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/2jQPhuxNbX – 12:35 AM
🃏 35 points
🃏 12 assists
Jokic DOMINATING through three quarters against the DPOY 🔥
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/2jQPhuxNbX – 12:35 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
What a quarter from the defending champs, who took an early punch from Minnesota out of the break and then shoved the Timberwolves in a Jokic-sized wood chipper for 9 straight minutes. – 12:35 AM
What a quarter from the defending champs, who took an early punch from Minnesota out of the break and then shoved the Timberwolves in a Jokic-sized wood chipper for 9 straight minutes. – 12:35 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
The MVP is toying with the Defensive Player of the Year. Entering the 4th, Nikola Jokic is 7-for-7 when Rudy Gobert is the primary defender per @ESPNStatsInfo – 12:35 AM
The MVP is toying with the Defensive Player of the Year. Entering the 4th, Nikola Jokic is 7-for-7 when Rudy Gobert is the primary defender per @ESPNStatsInfo – 12:35 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Apex offensive performance by Jokic in that quarter. Not possible to play better. – 12:35 AM
Apex offensive performance by Jokic in that quarter. Not possible to play better. – 12:35 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
This is PUNISHMENT what Jokic is doing to these people! God Bless America – 12:34 AM
This is PUNISHMENT what Jokic is doing to these people! God Bless America – 12:34 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Jokic just straight up going at Gobert like it’s nothin. Greatness. – 12:34 AM
Jokic just straight up going at Gobert like it’s nothin. Greatness. – 12:34 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
30/5/10 playoff games by a center:
9 — Jokic
5 — Every center since 1965 combined pic.twitter.com/q5y4vVPdxQ – 12:34 AM
30/5/10 playoff games by a center:
9 — Jokic
5 — Every center since 1965 combined pic.twitter.com/q5y4vVPdxQ – 12:34 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic through three quarters: 35 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds. He’s 13-of-17 from the field……. – 12:34 AM
Nikola Jokic through three quarters: 35 points, 12 assists, 5 rebounds. He’s 13-of-17 from the field……. – 12:34 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
This has been the definition of a masterclass performance by Jokic here in the third quarter. – 12:34 AM
This has been the definition of a masterclass performance by Jokic here in the third quarter. – 12:34 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Nikola Jokic, ladies and gents, and Denver leads 88-74 after three. He had 16 points, four assists in the quarter. – 12:33 AM
Nikola Jokic, ladies and gents, and Denver leads 88-74 after three. He had 16 points, four assists in the quarter. – 12:33 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic has made it his personal mission to absolutely destroy Rudy Gobert today. Keeps dropping the hammer on MVP night, over and over and over and over again. – 12:33 AM
Jokic has made it his personal mission to absolutely destroy Rudy Gobert today. Keeps dropping the hammer on MVP night, over and over and over and over again. – 12:33 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jokic might as well be telling Micah Nori to go sit their asses down. – 12:33 AM
Jokic might as well be telling Micah Nori to go sit their asses down. – 12:33 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Jokic clinic. It’s been building since Game 3. He’s now putting anybody in front of him in a body bag. Full undertaker mode pic.twitter.com/gMvjqRW8x6 – 12:33 AM
The Jokic clinic. It’s been building since Game 3. He’s now putting anybody in front of him in a body bag. Full undertaker mode pic.twitter.com/gMvjqRW8x6 – 12:33 AM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Jokic is in that 2012-13 LeBron zone where you just run out of creative ways to say there’s nothing anyone can do with him whatsoever. – 12:32 AM
Jokic is in that 2012-13 LeBron zone where you just run out of creative ways to say there’s nothing anyone can do with him whatsoever. – 12:32 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic is eviscerating Rudy Gobert.
He’s Thanos Snapping him. – 12:32 AM
Nikola Jokic is eviscerating Rudy Gobert.
He’s Thanos Snapping him. – 12:32 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nikola Jokic is cooking right in front of us. Everyone is watching.
Up to 32 points, 12 assists, and 5 rebounds. Also ZERO turnovers and we are still in the 3rd quarter.
Welcome to Benihanas. – 12:32 AM
Nikola Jokic is cooking right in front of us. Everyone is watching.
Up to 32 points, 12 assists, and 5 rebounds. Also ZERO turnovers and we are still in the 3rd quarter.
Welcome to Benihanas. – 12:32 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Rudy Gobert jokes are inevitable but this isn’t about him tbh. Nikola Jokic is just that unbelievably good and does this to everyone – 12:32 AM
The Rudy Gobert jokes are inevitable but this isn’t about him tbh. Nikola Jokic is just that unbelievably good and does this to everyone – 12:32 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rudy Gobert gets an elbow to land on Jokic’s jaw while fouling the big man. Common foul called. No review.
Jokic goes to the stripe and makes both FTs.
A masterful night for the 3-time MVP: 32 points on 12-for-16, 12 assists, 5 rebounds and we still have a quarter to play. – 12:31 AM
Rudy Gobert gets an elbow to land on Jokic’s jaw while fouling the big man. Common foul called. No review.
Jokic goes to the stripe and makes both FTs.
A masterful night for the 3-time MVP: 32 points on 12-for-16, 12 assists, 5 rebounds and we still have a quarter to play. – 12:31 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
We don’t use the word dominant with Jokic enough coz he got that finesse game but man what else can you call what he’s doing to the Wolves tonight – 12:30 AM
We don’t use the word dominant with Jokic enough coz he got that finesse game but man what else can you call what he’s doing to the Wolves tonight – 12:30 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Wolves have thrown everything at Jokic
– Towns with Gobert spying
– Gobert 1 on 1
– Reid with Gobert spying
– Anderson with Gobert spying
He’s beating every look – 12:28 AM
The Wolves have thrown everything at Jokic
– Towns with Gobert spying
– Gobert 1 on 1
– Reid with Gobert spying
– Anderson with Gobert spying
He’s beating every look – 12:28 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Excited for Reggie to go on @dpshow tomorrow and indignantly say he wasn’t talking about Rudy Gobert when he said Jokic was “turning the DPOY into barbecue chicken.” – 12:28 AM
Excited for Reggie to go on @dpshow tomorrow and indignantly say he wasn’t talking about Rudy Gobert when he said Jokic was “turning the DPOY into barbecue chicken.” – 12:28 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
How much longer will clowns keep disrespecting Jokic by trying to anoint someone else? He has no peer. He’s shredding the DPOY. He’s like Larry Holmes after Ali. Folks kept looking for the next guy bc he doesn’t look the part. But Holmes was not just good. He was all-time great. – 12:26 AM
How much longer will clowns keep disrespecting Jokic by trying to anoint someone else? He has no peer. He’s shredding the DPOY. He’s like Larry Holmes after Ali. Folks kept looking for the next guy bc he doesn’t look the part. But Holmes was not just good. He was all-time great. – 12:26 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Thank you Rudy Gobert for existing. I don’t know why Nikola Jokic wants to disrespect you so badly but it is giving us some special basketball. – 12:24 AM
Thank you Rudy Gobert for existing. I don’t know why Nikola Jokic wants to disrespect you so badly but it is giving us some special basketball. – 12:24 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Both Nikola Jokic and Denver are at their best when he’s a facilitator. That’s exactly what he’s done throughout this response across the past few minutes here in the third quarter. – 12:22 AM
Both Nikola Jokic and Denver are at their best when he’s a facilitator. That’s exactly what he’s done throughout this response across the past few minutes here in the third quarter. – 12:22 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Dribbled into post move vs Gobert
Cut to beat KAT
Interior seal and finish vs Naz
Jokic wearing these dudes out – 12:20 AM
Dribbled into post move vs Gobert
Cut to beat KAT
Interior seal and finish vs Naz
Jokic wearing these dudes out – 12:20 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic tonight to every single person who tries to stop him (but mostly Gobert): pic.twitter.com/XZkwvPuI7H – 12:18 AM
Jokic tonight to every single person who tries to stop him (but mostly Gobert): pic.twitter.com/XZkwvPuI7H – 12:18 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The game looks so simple for Jokic right now. That floater was so easy for him. He almost looked frustrated. – 12:17 AM
The game looks so simple for Jokic right now. That floater was so easy for him. He almost looked frustrated. – 12:17 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
nikola jokic is living, breathing, walking absurdity pic.twitter.com/wWPpwwoPGS – 12:16 AM
nikola jokic is living, breathing, walking absurdity pic.twitter.com/wWPpwwoPGS – 12:16 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
What an absurd pass by Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/Fy8PwqH9nx – 12:14 AM
What an absurd pass by Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/Fy8PwqH9nx – 12:14 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Denver is cooking Timberwolves anytime Gobert gets caught on Jokic and they play fast, and it’s not even about Jokic being the one to score. – 12:13 AM
Denver is cooking Timberwolves anytime Gobert gets caught on Jokic and they play fast, and it’s not even about Jokic being the one to score. – 12:13 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
There’s @AustinRivers25′ QB, Nikola Jokic, with the fullcourt dart to Jamal Murray for the uncontested layup. DEN back up 64-57, tying their biggest lead of the game. Timeout Minnesota. – 12:13 AM
There’s @AustinRivers25′ QB, Nikola Jokic, with the fullcourt dart to Jamal Murray for the uncontested layup. DEN back up 64-57, tying their biggest lead of the game. Timeout Minnesota. – 12:13 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Denver isn’t doing everything right and they’re obviously not getting the scoring they need just yet, but I do like that Jokic keeps pushing the pace and Denver is working the Timberwolves around all four corners of the court. Gobert is already jogging, cracks are forming. – 12:12 AM
Denver isn’t doing everything right and they’re obviously not getting the scoring they need just yet, but I do like that Jokic keeps pushing the pace and Denver is working the Timberwolves around all four corners of the court. Gobert is already jogging, cracks are forming. – 12:12 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Well, that was a nice 11-2 response from the Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic now has THIRTEEN assists, including some major highlights. – 12:12 AM
Well, that was a nice 11-2 response from the Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic now has THIRTEEN assists, including some major highlights. – 12:12 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
very interested to see how Timberwolves adjust their defense on Jokic. That’s the game.
He can’t get buckets AND assists at such a high volume at the same time, battering the paint in multiple ways. – 12:02 AM
very interested to see how Timberwolves adjust their defense on Jokic. That’s the game.
He can’t get buckets AND assists at such a high volume at the same time, battering the paint in multiple ways. – 12:02 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Considering how poorly Denver’s normal shot makers did in the first half, the Jokic heavy lifting is incredibly impressive. Really would like to see some buckets early from MPJ and Murray, but if the game flows stays with Jokic doing whatever it takes, I still feel good about it. – 12:00 AM
Considering how poorly Denver’s normal shot makers did in the first half, the Jokic heavy lifting is incredibly impressive. Really would like to see some buckets early from MPJ and Murray, but if the game flows stays with Jokic doing whatever it takes, I still feel good about it. – 12:00 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
These last 2.5 games from Jokic in the face of down 2-0 after two home losses have been legendary in the exact way you expect an all-time great to be in the face of such adversity.
Interested to see if they can close it down here in Game 5 in 2nd half and keep the momentum. – 11:59 PM
These last 2.5 games from Jokic in the face of down 2-0 after two home losses have been legendary in the exact way you expect an all-time great to be in the face of such adversity.
Interested to see if they can close it down here in Game 5 in 2nd half and keep the momentum. – 11:59 PM
Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
I’m watching TNT just to hear Draymond Green break down how Gobert is playing against Joker. – 11:55 PM
I’m watching TNT just to hear Draymond Green break down how Gobert is playing against Joker. – 11:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic just became the eighth player in the Play-by-Play era (since 1996-97) to post at least 19 points and 8 assists in the first half of a playoff game. – 11:55 PM
Nikola Jokic just became the eighth player in the Play-by-Play era (since 1996-97) to post at least 19 points and 8 assists in the first half of a playoff game. – 11:55 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
With Denver staying attached to Edwards around screens, play Jokic up at the level and the surrounding pieces loading up gap help (look at Holiday at the rim), they are making it very difficult for Ant to get downhill.
Only 5 points on 0/5 shooting from
2 in the 1st half for… pic.twitter.com/qwQaHzwSne – 11:52 PM
With Denver staying attached to Edwards around screens, play Jokic up at the level and the surrounding pieces loading up gap help (look at Holiday at the rim), they are making it very difficult for Ant to get downhill.
Only 5 points on 0/5 shooting from
2 in the 1st half for… pic.twitter.com/qwQaHzwSne – 11:52 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Nuggets 50, T-Wolves 44.
Sloppy half but a late resurgence has Denver on top. Jokic has it going on with 19 pts, 8 asts. KCP & Braun have 7 pts apiece.
Denver held Edwards to 1-8 from the field.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:50 PM
At the half: Nuggets 50, T-Wolves 44.
Sloppy half but a late resurgence has Denver on top. Jokic has it going on with 19 pts, 8 asts. KCP & Braun have 7 pts apiece.
Denver held Edwards to 1-8 from the field.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:50 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Nikola Jokic in the first half of Game 5:
19 PTS
8 AST
7-10 FG
He scored or assisted on 36 of the Nuggets’ 50 points 😳 pic.twitter.com/GKONJ3Skqc – 11:49 PM
Nikola Jokic in the first half of Game 5:
19 PTS 8 AST 7-10 FGHe scored or assisted on 36 of the Nuggets’ 50 points 😳 pic.twitter.com/GKONJ3Skqc – 11:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
15 of Denver’s 21 field goals scored or assisted by Nikola Jokic
And Jokic made 4 of Denver’s 5 free throws – 11:48 PM
15 of Denver’s 21 field goals scored or assisted by Nikola Jokic
And Jokic made 4 of Denver’s 5 free throws – 11:48 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 50-44.
Nikola Jokic: 19 points, 8 assists, 7/10 FG, just DOMINATING this game
Jamal Murray: 4 points, 2/8 FG, struggled but got the final bucket of the half
Anthony Edwards: 5 points, 1/8 FG pic.twitter.com/jWQmjP4NVg – 11:47 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 50-44.
Nikola Jokic: 19 points, 8 assists, 7/10 FG, just DOMINATING this game
Jamal Murray: 4 points, 2/8 FG, struggled but got the final bucket of the half
Anthony Edwards: 5 points, 1/8 FG pic.twitter.com/jWQmjP4NVg – 11:47 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic with 19 first-half points, 8 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. He’s been a force on both ends of the floor. And it feels like every time he gets the ball below the 3-point line, he’s going to score. – 11:47 PM
Nikola Jokic with 19 first-half points, 8 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. He’s been a force on both ends of the floor. And it feels like every time he gets the ball below the 3-point line, he’s going to score. – 11:47 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
We head to halftime with the Nuggets up 50-44.
With Conley out and Ant shooting just 1-for-8, MIN gets a big lift from NAW (11 pts on 4-for-6).
DEN got a dominant start from Jokic (19 pts 8 ast), with Murray held to 2-for-8. – 11:46 PM
We head to halftime with the Nuggets up 50-44.
With Conley out and Ant shooting just 1-for-8, MIN gets a big lift from NAW (11 pts on 4-for-6).
DEN got a dominant start from Jokic (19 pts 8 ast), with Murray held to 2-for-8. – 11:46 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jamal Murray gets a floater to go in the final 20 seconds of the 2Q, and Denver leads 50-44 at halftime.
Jokic has 19-2-8. KCP and Braun add 7 points apiece.
Alexander-Walker and Towns with 11 apiece for Minnesota.
Anthony Edwards is off to a 1-for-8 start. Murray’s 2-8. – 11:46 PM
Jamal Murray gets a floater to go in the final 20 seconds of the 2Q, and Denver leads 50-44 at halftime.
Jokic has 19-2-8. KCP and Braun add 7 points apiece.
Alexander-Walker and Towns with 11 apiece for Minnesota.
Anthony Edwards is off to a 1-for-8 start. Murray’s 2-8. – 11:46 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Nikola Jokic is unstoppable. Nasty hook shot pic.twitter.com/yL4YjzDKCn – 11:45 PM
Nikola Jokic is unstoppable. Nasty hook shot pic.twitter.com/yL4YjzDKCn – 11:45 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Ten of the best players in the world are on the court and Jokic is so much better than the other nine it’s not even funny – 11:34 PM
Ten of the best players in the world are on the court and Jokic is so much better than the other nine it’s not even funny – 11:34 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves just really not playing with their heads. That pass from Rudy was unnecessary. Jaden foul on Braun, KAT foul on Jokic. Amazing they’re only down 4. – 11:32 PM
Wolves just really not playing with their heads. That pass from Rudy was unnecessary. Jaden foul on Braun, KAT foul on Jokic. Amazing they’re only down 4. – 11:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
KAT-Rudy vs non-Jokic lineups = no one scoring for either team
Denver does not respect either Minnesota big’s interior presence offensively. But Denver also finding no offense themselves – 11:23 PM
KAT-Rudy vs non-Jokic lineups = no one scoring for either team
Denver does not respect either Minnesota big’s interior presence offensively. But Denver also finding no offense themselves – 11:23 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
My eyes are bleeding, can someone put Nikola Jokic back in the game please so that some offense can happen? – 11:22 PM
My eyes are bleeding, can someone put Nikola Jokic back in the game please so that some offense can happen? – 11:22 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
When Aaron Gordon had to check out with foul trouble 4 minutes in, the Wolves switched Gobert onto Jokic and Jokic went at that matchup immediately and for consecutive possessions. pic.twitter.com/VJhybNnROz – 11:17 PM
When Aaron Gordon had to check out with foul trouble 4 minutes in, the Wolves switched Gobert onto Jokic and Jokic went at that matchup immediately and for consecutive possessions. pic.twitter.com/VJhybNnROz – 11:17 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
After the Wolves got rocked in the non-Jokic minutes in Game 4, the Wolves’ adjustment is playing Gobert in these minutes, after previously trying to match Gobert’s minutes with Jokic’s
5-0 run to start it
– 1st possession: Gobert dunk
– 2nd possession: Gobert dunk, and Malone… – 11:16 PM
After the Wolves got rocked in the non-Jokic minutes in Game 4, the Wolves’ adjustment is playing Gobert in these minutes, after previously trying to match Gobert’s minutes with Jokic’s
5-0 run to start it
– 1st possession: Gobert dunk
– 2nd possession: Gobert dunk, and Malone… – 11:16 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Nikola Jokic accounted for 75% of the Nuggets points in the 1st quarter (12 points, 4 assists, 9 points created from assists) – 11:13 PM
Nikola Jokic accounted for 75% of the Nuggets points in the 1st quarter (12 points, 4 assists, 9 points created from assists) – 11:13 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
With Jokic resting, Anthony Edwards is still on the floor. A departure from the norm for the Wolves rotations. – 11:13 PM
With Jokic resting, Anthony Edwards is still on the floor. A departure from the norm for the Wolves rotations. – 11:13 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Nuggets lead 28-26 after 1Q. Jokic leads all scorers with 12 pts. Good sign for MIN: Edwards only has 4 pts on 1-for-4 shooting but other guys have made some shots to keep the Wolves close. – 11:13 PM
The Nuggets lead 28-26 after 1Q. Jokic leads all scorers with 12 pts. Good sign for MIN: Edwards only has 4 pts on 1-for-4 shooting but other guys have made some shots to keep the Wolves close. – 11:13 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
With no Conley and KAT a little dinged up, not a bad quarter for the Wolves. Down 2 while Edwards is 1-4.
Towns with 7 and NAW with a couple big 3s.
Now the non-Jokic minutes, which have been so good for Denver. – 11:10 PM
With no Conley and KAT a little dinged up, not a bad quarter for the Wolves. Down 2 while Edwards is 1-4.
Towns with 7 and NAW with a couple big 3s.
Now the non-Jokic minutes, which have been so good for Denver. – 11:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nikola Jokic just walked back to the locker room after taking that final three-pointer at the buzzer.
Suspect it’s a bathroom break. – 11:10 PM
Nikola Jokic just walked back to the locker room after taking that final three-pointer at the buzzer.
Suspect it’s a bathroom break. – 11:10 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Messy first so far but Jokic cleans up so much. He came ready to go from the jump. – 11:02 PM
Messy first so far but Jokic cleans up so much. He came ready to go from the jump. – 11:02 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves started the game matched up…
– Towns on Jokic, Gobert on Gordon, spying on Jokic
When Gordon picked up two quick fouls and went to the bench, Wolves matched up…
– Gobert on Jokic 1 on 1
After Jokic attacked the Gobert matchup, Wolves subbed Gobert out for Naz Reid, – 10:59 PM
Wolves started the game matched up…
– Towns on Jokic, Gobert on Gordon, spying on Jokic
When Gordon picked up two quick fouls and went to the bench, Wolves matched up…
– Gobert on Jokic 1 on 1
After Jokic attacked the Gobert matchup, Wolves subbed Gobert out for Naz Reid, – 10:59 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jokic is going right at Gobert every time down the floor with Gordon out. The only exception has been the Porter three. – 10:55 PM
Jokic is going right at Gobert every time down the floor with Gordon out. The only exception has been the Porter three. – 10:55 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
McDaniels and NAW hitting 3s is crucial for the Wolves because Jokic is doing whatever he wants – 10:54 PM
McDaniels and NAW hitting 3s is crucial for the Wolves because Jokic is doing whatever he wants – 10:54 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Aaron Gordon picks up two quick fouls and subs out of the game.
With Gordon off the floor, the Wolves flip the matchup and put Gobert on Jokic 1 on 1.
Looks like they’re letting go of keeping Gobert in the spy role when Gordon is off the floor. – 10:52 PM
Aaron Gordon picks up two quick fouls and subs out of the game.
With Gordon off the floor, the Wolves flip the matchup and put Gobert on Jokic 1 on 1.
Looks like they’re letting go of keeping Gobert in the spy role when Gordon is off the floor. – 10:52 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic usually has long red scratches and scars on his arms. Tonight, he has a visibly black bruise on his right arm. – 10:52 PM
Nikola Jokic usually has long red scratches and scars on his arms. Tonight, he has a visibly black bruise on his right arm. – 10:52 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Getting Holiday in forces Minny to change up the matches a bit. Gobert, who you don’t want roaming the perimeter exclusively, latches on to Jokic. KAT gets on to Holiday – 10:52 PM
Getting Holiday in forces Minny to change up the matches a bit. Gobert, who you don’t want roaming the perimeter exclusively, latches on to Jokic. KAT gets on to Holiday – 10:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nikola Jokic MVP ceremony in its entirety. pic.twitter.com/UagycJjHQ8 – 10:39 PM
The Nikola Jokic MVP ceremony in its entirety. pic.twitter.com/UagycJjHQ8 – 10:39 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic is mobbed by his teammates after receiving his third MVP trophy. He always says he can’t do what he does without his teammates. pic.twitter.com/aAf98JlbPw – 10:37 PM
Nikola Jokic is mobbed by his teammates after receiving his third MVP trophy. He always says he can’t do what he does without his teammates. pic.twitter.com/aAf98JlbPw – 10:37 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
TNT not showing Nikola Jokic’s MVP ceremony. Instead, it’s garbage time of Knicks-Pacers. Another massive fumble from the league. – 10:36 PM
TNT not showing Nikola Jokic’s MVP ceremony. Instead, it’s garbage time of Knicks-Pacers. Another massive fumble from the league. – 10:36 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic hoists the 2024 Michael Jordan NBA MVP trophy before Game 5 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/B5bIkBtPM4 – 10:33 PM
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic hoists the 2024 Michael Jordan NBA MVP trophy before Game 5 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves pic.twitter.com/B5bIkBtPM4 – 10:33 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic will receive his third MVP trophy from Adam Silver shortly before the home crowd. Even though he was named MVP last week, he will hold this third trophy for the first time momentarily. – 10:28 PM
Nikola Jokic will receive his third MVP trophy from Adam Silver shortly before the home crowd. Even though he was named MVP last week, he will hold this third trophy for the first time momentarily. – 10:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The anticipation here is real. The crowd is great. Nikola Jokic will be presented his MVP award by Adam Silver in the next few minutes.
Gonna be interesting to see how that translates to the game flow. It feels like Game 3 but in reverse. – 10:26 PM
The anticipation here is real. The crowd is great. Nikola Jokic will be presented his MVP award by Adam Silver in the next few minutes.
Gonna be interesting to see how that translates to the game flow. It feels like Game 3 but in reverse. – 10:26 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets out on the court before Game 5. Adam Silver is on hand to present him with the Michael Jordan Trophy for being named the NBA MVP shortly. pic.twitter.com/15TREqhnxC – 10:16 PM
Nikola Jokic leads the Nuggets out on the court before Game 5. Adam Silver is on hand to present him with the Michael Jordan Trophy for being named the NBA MVP shortly. pic.twitter.com/15TREqhnxC – 10:16 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Here’s Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic and the city of Denver being a perfect fit for each other: pic.twitter.com/bBoM0tev8P – 8:55 PM
Here’s Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic and the city of Denver being a perfect fit for each other: pic.twitter.com/bBoM0tev8P – 8:55 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Anthony Edwards watching Nikola Jokic receive his MVP trophy tonight. pic.twitter.com/vh60QfwgDZ – 4:13 PM
Anthony Edwards watching Nikola Jokic receive his MVP trophy tonight. pic.twitter.com/vh60QfwgDZ – 4:13 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jaylen Brown (age 27) passed Allen Iverson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic in playoff scoring yesterday. He’s No. 56 all-time now.
Al Horford is No. 53 (moved ahead of Gary Payton) and Jayson Tatum is No. 44 (passed Byron Scott and John Stockton). pic.twitter.com/lFxoJ2YMFp – 1:07 PM
Jaylen Brown (age 27) passed Allen Iverson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic in playoff scoring yesterday. He’s No. 56 all-time now.
Al Horford is No. 53 (moved ahead of Gary Payton) and Jayson Tatum is No. 44 (passed Byron Scott and John Stockton). pic.twitter.com/lFxoJ2YMFp – 1:07 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jaylen Brown (age 27) passed Allen Iverson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic in playoff scoring yesterday. He’s No. 56 all-time now.
Al Horford is No. 53 (moved ahead of Gary Payton) and Jaylen Brown is No. 44 (passed Byron Scott and John Stockton). pic.twitter.com/87EUAXFrGD – 11:43 AM
Jaylen Brown (age 27) passed Allen Iverson, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic in playoff scoring yesterday. He’s No. 56 all-time now.
Al Horford is No. 53 (moved ahead of Gary Payton) and Jaylen Brown is No. 44 (passed Byron Scott and John Stockton). pic.twitter.com/87EUAXFrGD – 11:43 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Serbian guard Bogdan Bogdanovic talked about his #NBA season with the Atlanta Hawks, but also about Nikola Jokic, Nemanja Bjelica, and the #EuroLeague:
“I mostly watched Vanja Marinković and Baskonia.”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 9:00 AM
Serbian guard Bogdan Bogdanovic talked about his #NBA season with the Atlanta Hawks, but also about Nikola Jokic, Nemanja Bjelica, and the #EuroLeague:
“I mostly watched Vanja Marinković and Baskonia.”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 9:00 AM
More on this storyline
Vinny Benedetto: And @markkiszla cites Aaron Gordon calling Jokic a genius who happens to play basketball and Michael Malone saying he belongs in Mensa to ask Jokic if he’s ever taken an IQ test. He shakes his head no. “I’m not a genius,” Jokic says. -via Twitter @VBenedetto / May 15, 2024
Dane Moore: Rudy Gobert on Nikola Jokic tonight, specifically in the 3rd quarter: “He was in the zone. I mean, a couple shots I think I actually blocked and the ball went in. It was just incredible in that quarter. He put the team on his back and he was making everything. Drawing fouls, getting to the line. So, definitely one of those stretches that we’re going to watch the film and I think there are things we should have done better, but there’s also plays he made that I think are tough to overcome.” -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / May 15, 2024