Nikola Jokic breaks Wilt Chamberlain's triple-double record in a playoff run
Clutch Points: Nikola Jokic just broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record for the most triple doubles in a single postseason 🤯 Jokic – 8 (2023) Chamberlain – 7 (1967) LEGENDARY playoff run 😤 pic.twitter.com/9kJMsCXLRD
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Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
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Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Congrats to the Nuggets. They and their fans deserve this.
That front office built such a fun young core over the last decade. They let Michael Malone build scheme continuity as these players matured. Smart trades to fill out the drafted Jokic/Murray/MPJ core. Truly earned this – 11:17 PM
Congrats to the Nuggets. They and their fans deserve this.
That front office built such a fun young core over the last decade. They let Michael Malone build scheme continuity as these players matured. Smart trades to fill out the drafted Jokic/Murray/MPJ core. Truly earned this – 11:17 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
my condolences to the weirdos who care more about ratings than watching Jokic in the Finals – 11:16 PM
my condolences to the weirdos who care more about ratings than watching Jokic in the Finals – 11:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic was absolutely magnificent tonight. He scores 30 points, grabs 14 rebounds, and hands out 13 assists. He scores the game-winning basket….Just a great great performance by a great great player… – 11:16 PM
Nikola Jokic was absolutely magnificent tonight. He scores 30 points, grabs 14 rebounds, and hands out 13 assists. He scores the game-winning basket….Just a great great performance by a great great player… – 11:16 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Final: Nuggets 113, Lakers 111. LeBron drives and doesn’t get a call. Denver’s going to the NBA Finals for the first time behind 30-14-13-1-3 from Nikola Jokic. – 11:14 PM
Final: Nuggets 113, Lakers 111. LeBron drives and doesn’t get a call. Denver’s going to the NBA Finals for the first time behind 30-14-13-1-3 from Nikola Jokic. – 11:14 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Nikola Jokic was drafted during a Taco Bell commercial break, and he just carried the 1-seed Nuggets to their first-ever NBA Finals 🌮 pic.twitter.com/5C8xbwnxpX – 11:14 PM
Nikola Jokic was drafted during a Taco Bell commercial break, and he just carried the 1-seed Nuggets to their first-ever NBA Finals 🌮 pic.twitter.com/5C8xbwnxpX – 11:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
30 PTS
14 REB
13 AST
3 BLK
The 2x MVP is going to the Finals. pic.twitter.com/PP9ygG8QB2 – 11:14 PM
Jokic tonight:
30 PTS
14 REB
13 AST
3 BLK
The 2x MVP is going to the Finals. pic.twitter.com/PP9ygG8QB2 – 11:14 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Denver Nuggets are in the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.
The last two times Jamal Murray was healthy in the playoffs: Nikola Jokic & Co. reached the conference finals and now The Finals via sweep of the Lakers.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 11:14 PM
The Denver Nuggets are in the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.
The last two times Jamal Murray was healthy in the playoffs: Nikola Jokic & Co. reached the conference finals and now The Finals via sweep of the Lakers.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 11:14 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Jokic has to touch the ball there. But 4 seconds left and the Lakers down by 2 – 11:12 PM
Jokic has to touch the ball there. But 4 seconds left and the Lakers down by 2 – 11:12 PM
Mark Followill @MFollowill
As I’ve stated on here and on our telecast the ability of Jokic to make the most unorthodox shots from the most ridiculous release points is one of my favorite things about him. The 3 (and it was a 3) that at the time made it 110-104 was unbelievable. – 11:12 PM
As I’ve stated on here and on our telecast the ability of Jokic to make the most unorthodox shots from the most ridiculous release points is one of my favorite things about him. The 3 (and it was a 3) that at the time made it 110-104 was unbelievable. – 11:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Jokic looked like a fullback in a pinball machine on that drive. Good luck stopping that! – 11:11 PM
Jokic looked like a fullback in a pinball machine on that drive. Good luck stopping that! – 11:11 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Unbelievable clutch bucket by Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/nu0adcS4V1 – 11:11 PM
Unbelievable clutch bucket by Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/nu0adcS4V1 – 11:11 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Jokic and Butler are in the midst of some special playoff runs, this Finals will be great – 11:10 PM
Jokic and Butler are in the midst of some special playoff runs, this Finals will be great – 11:10 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
LeBron should’ve challenged Joker and his five fouls there with him on that island. – 11:10 PM
LeBron should’ve challenged Joker and his five fouls there with him on that island. – 11:10 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Joker took it right at AD with the shot clock running down. That’s some big boy stuff, man – 11:10 PM
Joker took it right at AD with the shot clock running down. That’s some big boy stuff, man – 11:10 PM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
Jordan has his shrug moment.
Jokic also has one now: pic.twitter.com/gkTCs2rwft – 11:05 PM
Jordan has his shrug moment.
Jokic also has one now: pic.twitter.com/gkTCs2rwft – 11:05 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic with the Sombor 3 at the end of the clock, then ANOTHER find of Aaron Gordon under the basket by Nikola. Just willing these points out of thin air. – 11:04 PM
Jokic with the Sombor 3 at the end of the clock, then ANOTHER find of Aaron Gordon under the basket by Nikola. Just willing these points out of thin air. – 11:04 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
how jokic do the dirk and the chris boucher at the same time lmao – 11:04 PM
how jokic do the dirk and the chris boucher at the same time lmao – 11:04 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Denver has hit some unreal end-of-clock shots this series … typified by a one-legged, fading 3 from Jokic with 2:50 to play.
Reaves answered with a 3, to make it a 3-point game, but LAL then fouled Gordon at the rim with 2:01 to play. FT’s pending. – 11:03 PM
Denver has hit some unreal end-of-clock shots this series … typified by a one-legged, fading 3 from Jokic with 2:50 to play.
Reaves answered with a 3, to make it a 3-point game, but LAL then fouled Gordon at the rim with 2:01 to play. FT’s pending. – 11:03 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
NIKOLA JOKIC you gotta be kidding me pic.twitter.com/vrxCjDIEwn – 11:03 PM
NIKOLA JOKIC you gotta be kidding me pic.twitter.com/vrxCjDIEwn – 11:03 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Why would Malone have Joker guard LeBron when he he has five fouls?!?! – 11:03 PM
Why would Malone have Joker guard LeBron when he he has five fouls?!?! – 11:03 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Looked like AD was trying to take Jokic here and LeBron said nope. pic.twitter.com/zawX25tbti – 11:03 PM
Looked like AD was trying to take Jokic here and LeBron said nope. pic.twitter.com/zawX25tbti – 11:03 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
That’s the second ridiculous Jokic heave over AD in this series – 11:02 PM
That’s the second ridiculous Jokic heave over AD in this series – 11:02 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
LeBron accidentally made a three off an attempted pass in the first quarter.
And it still wasn’t as absurd as some of Jokic’s three-point makes. – 11:02 PM
LeBron accidentally made a three off an attempted pass in the first quarter.
And it still wasn’t as absurd as some of Jokic’s three-point makes. – 11:02 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
MPJ rebound. Jokic-to-AG dunk and potential 3 point play. Denver’s gotta grind out these points and limit LA’s second chance ones. Their big men are exhausted – control the boards and control the game. – 11:00 PM
MPJ rebound. Jokic-to-AG dunk and potential 3 point play. Denver’s gotta grind out these points and limit LA’s second chance ones. Their big men are exhausted – control the boards and control the game. – 11:00 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nikola Jokic with an incredible pass, his 13th assist of the game. Gives the Nuggets a 107-102 lead with 3:34 left in the game.
One FT impending with Gordon at the line. – 11:00 PM
Nikola Jokic with an incredible pass, his 13th assist of the game. Gives the Nuggets a 107-102 lead with 3:34 left in the game.
One FT impending with Gordon at the line. – 11:00 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
For a team that’s lucky enough to have Denver’s MVP with 5 fouls, the Lakers continue to throw up 3s and not attack Jokic in any way. – 10:59 PM
For a team that’s lucky enough to have Denver’s MVP with 5 fouls, the Lakers continue to throw up 3s and not attack Jokic in any way. – 10:59 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic tosses his 13th assist of the night, turns toward mid-court, lets out a scream, and the Nuggets are 3 minutes away from history and the NBA Finals. – 10:59 PM
Nikola Jokic tosses his 13th assist of the night, turns toward mid-court, lets out a scream, and the Nuggets are 3 minutes away from history and the NBA Finals. – 10:59 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Murray making all three fouls shots to go ahead by 3 and doing it nice and slow to give Jokic a few more non-running breaths. Every pause in action for a non-Nuggets foul is a good thing. – 10:58 PM
Murray making all three fouls shots to go ahead by 3 and doing it nice and slow to give Jokic a few more non-running breaths. Every pause in action for a non-Nuggets foul is a good thing. – 10:58 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Those last two foul calls on Nikola Jokic were foul calls on Nikola Jokic. Refs called it right.
Has to hold his composure on those. Now has 5 fouls & trying to close out a team that is going inside on every possession.
Tie ball game with just under 5 minutes left in the game. – 10:56 PM
Those last two foul calls on Nikola Jokic were foul calls on Nikola Jokic. Refs called it right.
Has to hold his composure on those. Now has 5 fouls & trying to close out a team that is going inside on every possession.
Tie ball game with just under 5 minutes left in the game. – 10:56 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Here comes the two-man game with Murray and Jokic that was so effective down the stretch in Game 3. – 10:56 PM
Here comes the two-man game with Murray and Jokic that was so effective down the stretch in Game 3. – 10:56 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Time for Lakers to find AD in the post as much as possible. With Jokic having 5 fouls, there’s lots of good things that can happen for the Lakers. Btw, not a smart 5th foul by Jokic. Unnecessary to drive like that early in the shot clock – 10:55 PM
Time for Lakers to find AD in the post as much as possible. With Jokic having 5 fouls, there’s lots of good things that can happen for the Lakers. Btw, not a smart 5th foul by Jokic. Unnecessary to drive like that early in the shot clock – 10:55 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
jokic’s decision to pass on a wiiiiiide open straightaway three, then commit a charge driving into the paint, gave the lakers real life. that shot could’ve been a serious dagger. – 10:55 PM
jokic’s decision to pass on a wiiiiiide open straightaway three, then commit a charge driving into the paint, gave the lakers real life. that shot could’ve been a serious dagger. – 10:55 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
That first charge call on Jokic was rough, LeBron extended his arms to exacerbate the contact. The second one was absolutely a charge, he practically stiff-armed him lol – 10:54 PM
That first charge call on Jokic was rough, LeBron extended his arms to exacerbate the contact. The second one was absolutely a charge, he practically stiff-armed him lol – 10:54 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets have been so good in stretch minutes in this series. Jokic has a triple double. Murray is getting any look he wants. Feels like two man down the stretch here – 10:54 PM
The Nuggets have been so good in stretch minutes in this series. Jokic has a triple double. Murray is getting any look he wants. Feels like two man down the stretch here – 10:54 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Joker picks up his fifth foul after extending his arm on LeBron. He can only smile on his way back down the court. Meanwhile, AD hammers the offensive rebound.
102-102, 5:02 left. – 10:54 PM
Joker picks up his fifth foul after extending his arm on LeBron. He can only smile on his way back down the court. Meanwhile, AD hammers the offensive rebound.
102-102, 5:02 left. – 10:54 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Nikola Jokic called for his 5th foul with 5:19 left, then AD gets offensive rebound for a dunk to tie score at 102-02 with 5:02 left. – 10:53 PM
Nikola Jokic called for his 5th foul with 5:19 left, then AD gets offensive rebound for a dunk to tie score at 102-02 with 5:02 left. – 10:53 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Jokic has been brilliant but those were back-to-back awful charges. Barreled into a James on the first one and extended his arm — which referees always catch — to move LeBron on the next. Tie game, 5:02 to play. – 10:53 PM
Jokic has been brilliant but those were back-to-back awful charges. Barreled into a James on the first one and extended his arm — which referees always catch — to move LeBron on the next. Tie game, 5:02 to play. – 10:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t know what Jokic is complaining about. That’s as obvious a charge as you’ll ever see. – 10:53 PM
I don’t know what Jokic is complaining about. That’s as obvious a charge as you’ll ever see. – 10:53 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Watching Jokic in the mid range it so reminds me of Dirk save for the fact he shoots off two feet. His release point is so high, the shot is unblockable – 10:53 PM
Watching Jokic in the mid range it so reminds me of Dirk save for the fact he shoots off two feet. His release point is so high, the shot is unblockable – 10:53 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I gotta tell y’all…Nikola Jokic just got away with his sixth foul. Clearly hit AD on the arm there….Denver caught a break – 10:53 PM
I gotta tell y’all…Nikola Jokic just got away with his sixth foul. Clearly hit AD on the arm there….Denver caught a break – 10:53 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James drew back-to-back charges on Nikola Jokic. Jokic now with is 5th foul – 10:52 PM
LeBron James drew back-to-back charges on Nikola Jokic. Jokic now with is 5th foul – 10:52 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Wow, two straight offensive foul calls on Jokic, drawn by LeBron. He has 5. And now it’s tied at 102 – 10:52 PM
Wow, two straight offensive foul calls on Jokic, drawn by LeBron. He has 5. And now it’s tied at 102 – 10:52 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
It’s 2023, must we act so surprised when the Nuggets run Jokic off screens like he’s a guard? – 10:42 PM
It’s 2023, must we act so surprised when the Nuggets run Jokic off screens like he’s a guard? – 10:42 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Nuggets absolutely look gassed, especially Jokic after a heroic quarter. Gonna need to find some energy and better execution, because 27 footers from Nikola with the clock expiring aren’t where it’s at. They could use a lift from a non-Jokic source. – 10:39 PM
Nuggets absolutely look gassed, especially Jokic after a heroic quarter. Gonna need to find some energy and better execution, because 27 footers from Nikola with the clock expiring aren’t where it’s at. They could use a lift from a non-Jokic source. – 10:39 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
I know the Lakers are down 3-0 but I really like how Darvin Ham has coached this series. Using Tristan Thompson is a great example. Showing Jokic another big body and one he hasn’t seen yet this series. Has continually changed looks to try and keep the big man off rhythm – 10:37 PM
I know the Lakers are down 3-0 but I really like how Darvin Ham has coached this series. Using Tristan Thompson is a great example. Showing Jokic another big body and one he hasn’t seen yet this series. Has continually changed looks to try and keep the big man off rhythm – 10:37 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Lakers respond. LeBron makes a push, and is now up to 38-8-7…Tristan Thompson turning in effective minutes…D-Lo makes a shot….Game is tied at 94-94….10 minutes remaining. Jokic hasn’t rested in the second half. Does he go all the way? Game 2, Malone stole two min – 10:37 PM
The Lakers respond. LeBron makes a push, and is now up to 38-8-7…Tristan Thompson turning in effective minutes…D-Lo makes a shot….Game is tied at 94-94….10 minutes remaining. Jokic hasn’t rested in the second half. Does he go all the way? Game 2, Malone stole two min – 10:37 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Not sure I like the decision to play Jokic the full 24 this half. You have the lead, the deeper team and the better infrastructure. Use it and win the long game. – 10:36 PM
Not sure I like the decision to play Jokic the full 24 this half. You have the lead, the deeper team and the better infrastructure. Use it and win the long game. – 10:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker’s gotta find opportunities to post up closer to the rim. He’s being pushed out by Thompson here. – 10:35 PM
Joker’s gotta find opportunities to post up closer to the rim. He’s being pushed out by Thompson here. – 10:35 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy seem so SAD that the Nuggets are doing well again. And surprised. “I’m watching Jokic and he’s the best player on the floor” says Jackson, who doesn’t seem like he has watched any of the other games in this series somehow. – 10:34 PM
Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy seem so SAD that the Nuggets are doing well again. And surprised. “I’m watching Jokic and he’s the best player on the floor” says Jackson, who doesn’t seem like he has watched any of the other games in this series somehow. – 10:34 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Masterful quarter by Nikola Jokic. In total control. pic.twitter.com/vaUS63t4UV – 10:31 PM
Masterful quarter by Nikola Jokic. In total control. pic.twitter.com/vaUS63t4UV – 10:31 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
With the assist, Jokic has the most triple-doubles in a single NBA postseason 🙌
2023 Jokic: 8
1967 Wilt Chamberlain: 7
pic.twitter.com/Garb78jk6N – 10:29 PM
With the assist, Jokic has the most triple-doubles in a single NBA postseason 🙌
2023 Jokic: 8
1967 Wilt Chamberlain: 7
pic.twitter.com/Garb78jk6N – 10:29 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Another one of my favorite things about the Nuggets is that Jokic only has to clap once to get the ball passed to him and whoever has the ball finds him – 10:27 PM
Another one of my favorite things about the Nuggets is that Jokic only has to clap once to get the ball passed to him and whoever has the ball finds him – 10:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Michael Malone responded to a full shift LeBron James game … by giving the Lakers a full 3rd quarter shift of Jokic/Jamal/AG/KCP – 10:27 PM
Michael Malone responded to a full shift LeBron James game … by giving the Lakers a full 3rd quarter shift of Jokic/Jamal/AG/KCP – 10:27 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Jokic was trying to tell MPJ to go back door. He had a layup. MPJ instead curled around to get a contested 3 – 10:25 PM
Jokic was trying to tell MPJ to go back door. He had a layup. MPJ instead curled around to get a contested 3 – 10:25 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Van Gundy & M Jax don’t want much from LeBron after playing the entire first half and scoring 31… just attack the basket every possession & as an added bonus, guard Nikola Jokic. – 10:25 PM
Van Gundy & M Jax don’t want much from LeBron after playing the entire first half and scoring 31… just attack the basket every possession & as an added bonus, guard Nikola Jokic. – 10:25 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Nuggets get AD switched onto Murray, and Jokic has an easy deep postup on Rui. – 10:24 PM
Nuggets get AD switched onto Murray, and Jokic has an easy deep postup on Rui. – 10:24 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Remember when Rui could guard Jokic? Those were a fun six minutes a week ago – 10:24 PM
Remember when Rui could guard Jokic? Those were a fun six minutes a week ago – 10:24 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jokic/KCP give-and-go was just beautiful. There are so few bigs with the anticipation and awareness to make that pass, but because Jokic has it, Denver makes cuts knowing they’ll get the ball – 10:23 PM
Jokic/KCP give-and-go was just beautiful. There are so few bigs with the anticipation and awareness to make that pass, but because Jokic has it, Denver makes cuts knowing they’ll get the ball – 10:23 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Jokic with a triple double of
20 points
13 rebounds
10 assists
In the 3rd quarter. Starting to pick it up and be more aggressive offensively. – 10:22 PM
Jokic with a triple double of
20 points
13 rebounds
10 assists
In the 3rd quarter. Starting to pick it up and be more aggressive offensively. – 10:22 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Nikola Jokic has broken Wilt Chamberlain’s record with his eighth triple-double of this postseason. – 10:22 PM
Nikola Jokic has broken Wilt Chamberlain’s record with his eighth triple-double of this postseason. – 10:22 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
If I were recording Locked On NBA tonight (I’m not) and was going to play Real or Fake the question would be: Nikola Jokic is a better/more accomplished Denver Nugget than Carmelo Anthony
And then mute my mentions and not look at the comments – 10:21 PM
If I were recording Locked On NBA tonight (I’m not) and was going to play Real or Fake the question would be: Nikola Jokic is a better/more accomplished Denver Nugget than Carmelo Anthony
And then mute my mentions and not look at the comments – 10:21 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
A truly insane stat:
Nikola Jokic just notched his eighth triple-double of the 2023 postseason.
Oscar Robertson had eight playoff triple-doubles in his entire career, per @statmuse – 10:21 PM
A truly insane stat:
Nikola Jokic just notched his eighth triple-double of the 2023 postseason.
Oscar Robertson had eight playoff triple-doubles in his entire career, per @statmuse – 10:21 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Have to laugh thinking about the folks that didn’t watch the Nuggets during the regular season and watching Jokic in these playoffs, saying themselves: “This is the guy the experts said didn’t deserve to win the MVP?!?” – 10:21 PM
Have to laugh thinking about the folks that didn’t watch the Nuggets during the regular season and watching Jokic in these playoffs, saying themselves: “This is the guy the experts said didn’t deserve to win the MVP?!?” – 10:21 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s 8th triple-double is the most in a single postseason in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain held the previous mark with seven. – 10:21 PM
Nikola Jokic’s 8th triple-double is the most in a single postseason in NBA history. Wilt Chamberlain held the previous mark with seven. – 10:21 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic has his eighth triple-double of the postseason — most in a single postseason in NBA history. He has six in his last eight games. – 10:20 PM
Nikola Jokic has his eighth triple-double of the postseason — most in a single postseason in NBA history. He has six in his last eight games. – 10:20 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Nikola Jokic just broke the record for most triple-doubles in a playoff run. He has eight, one more than Wilt Chamberlain had in 1967. – 10:19 PM
Nikola Jokic just broke the record for most triple-doubles in a playoff run. He has eight, one more than Wilt Chamberlain had in 1967. – 10:19 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Jokic is just absurd. LeBron is gassed and passive. Anthony Davis is getting worked. Danger Zone for the Lakers right now – 10:19 PM
Jokic is just absurd. LeBron is gassed and passive. Anthony Davis is getting worked. Danger Zone for the Lakers right now – 10:19 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola Jokic: 20 points, 12 rebonds, 10 assists. That’s his eighth triple-double of the postseason.
More importantly, the Nuggets just erased a 15-point deficit in less than eight minutes. They’ve got the lead — 82-81 — in Game 4 of the West Finals, with a chance to sweep. – 10:18 PM
Nikola Jokic: 20 points, 12 rebonds, 10 assists. That’s his eighth triple-double of the postseason.
More importantly, the Nuggets just erased a 15-point deficit in less than eight minutes. They’ve got the lead — 82-81 — in Game 4 of the West Finals, with a chance to sweep. – 10:18 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has another triple-double: 20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists in 29 minutes – 10:17 PM
Nikola Jokic has another triple-double: 20 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists in 29 minutes – 10:17 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The cat and mouse with LeBron as the low man splitting between Gordon and the weak corner as AD shades over to Jokic is great theater. – 10:16 PM
The cat and mouse with LeBron as the low man splitting between Gordon and the weak corner as AD shades over to Jokic is great theater. – 10:16 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Murray driving AD for a contested midranger rather than feeding Jokic with AD stuck out of the paint was a tough choice, but he made it. – 10:15 PM
Murray driving AD for a contested midranger rather than feeding Jokic with AD stuck out of the paint was a tough choice, but he made it. – 10:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Rui just fouled and Joker three-pointer at about 28 feet for some reason.
Nuggets getting some breaks here. – 10:13 PM
Rui just fouled and Joker three-pointer at about 28 feet for some reason.
Nuggets getting some breaks here. – 10:13 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Don’t look now, but Joker’s closing in on another triple-double … his eighth of the postseason. Would be an NBA record. – 10:12 PM
Don’t look now, but Joker’s closing in on another triple-double … his eighth of the postseason. Would be an NBA record. – 10:12 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Following the timeout, Rui Hachimura contested Nikola Jokic to throw his shot off balance. Then Anthony Davis blocked Aaron Gordon’s shot. – 10:10 PM
Following the timeout, Rui Hachimura contested Nikola Jokic to throw his shot off balance. Then Anthony Davis blocked Aaron Gordon’s shot. – 10:10 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
If you’re a Lakers fan, this is the time Anthony Davis has to show up. LeBron has emptied the tank in the first half to put the Lakers in this spot. AD is 2-9 and Jokic is working him. – 10:08 PM
If you’re a Lakers fan, this is the time Anthony Davis has to show up. LeBron has emptied the tank in the first half to put the Lakers in this spot. AD is 2-9 and Jokic is working him. – 10:08 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
What was a 15-point lead at halftime is down to just eight less than three minutes into the third quarter.
Joker stuffs AD, leading to a transition break the other way … which Joker finishes off.
All five Nuggets starters in double figures. – 10:06 PM
What was a 15-point lead at halftime is down to just eight less than three minutes into the third quarter.
Joker stuffs AD, leading to a transition break the other way … which Joker finishes off.
All five Nuggets starters in double figures. – 10:06 PM
Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
AD was given a wide-open jumper from any spot and choose to run in and collide with Jokic in the paint and miss the layup. Remember that decision. – 10:04 PM
AD was given a wide-open jumper from any spot and choose to run in and collide with Jokic in the paint and miss the layup. Remember that decision. – 10:04 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Rui Hachimura contested Nikola Jokic’s shot after play stopped. Jokic seemed annoyed by it – 10:04 PM
Rui Hachimura contested Nikola Jokic’s shot after play stopped. Jokic seemed annoyed by it – 10:04 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Lakers attacking. Jokic with three fouls.
Second half underway. pic.twitter.com/QVjxkX9LfG – 10:02 PM
Lakers attacking. Jokic with three fouls.
Second half underway. pic.twitter.com/QVjxkX9LfG – 10:02 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Schröder and Jokic both have 3 PF’s to start the 2nd half. Reaves, Porter Jr. and KCP all have 2. – 10:01 PM
Schröder and Jokic both have 3 PF’s to start the 2nd half. Reaves, Porter Jr. and KCP all have 2. – 10:01 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Lakers 73, Nuggets 58
FT discrepancy once again. Also LeBron having a vintage night w/31 pts already.
Murray leads Denver w/ 15pts. Jokic has 10/8/4.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 9:50 PM
At the half: Lakers 73, Nuggets 58
FT discrepancy once again. Also LeBron having a vintage night w/31 pts already.
Murray leads Denver w/ 15pts. Jokic has 10/8/4.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 9:50 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 73-58:
-Murray: 15 points and 3 assists but 0/4 from 3
-Joker: 10-4-8-1-2 with 3 fouls
-AG 13 points on 6/8 FG
Lakers are dominating the paint, but they have a lot more leeway to do so…because well…ya know… pic.twitter.com/1bMnkt3FMK – 9:48 PM
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 73-58:
-Murray: 15 points and 3 assists but 0/4 from 3
-Joker: 10-4-8-1-2 with 3 fouls
-AG 13 points on 6/8 FG
Lakers are dominating the paint, but they have a lot more leeway to do so…because well…ya know… pic.twitter.com/1bMnkt3FMK – 9:48 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Lakers head to halftime up 73-58.
It took a 31-point half from LeBron and a 17-6 FT disparity to get here.
Denver’s shooting 50%, but has six turnovers (for 11 Laker points).
Joker heads to halftime with 10 points, eight assists and four boards. And three fouls. – 9:46 PM
Lakers head to halftime up 73-58.
It took a 31-point half from LeBron and a 17-6 FT disparity to get here.
Denver’s shooting 50%, but has six turnovers (for 11 Laker points).
Joker heads to halftime with 10 points, eight assists and four boards. And three fouls. – 9:46 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Michael Malone was actually yelling at the ref about the media not talking enough about the Nuggets, not Rui grabbing Jokic’s jersey. AK – 9:44 PM
Michael Malone was actually yelling at the ref about the media not talking enough about the Nuggets, not Rui grabbing Jokic’s jersey. AK – 9:44 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Don’t blame Michael Malone for getting upset. Jokic’s shirt was grabbed. With that said, Jokic DEFINITELY fouled Lebron on the ensuing play – 9:43 PM
Don’t blame Michael Malone for getting upset. Jokic’s shirt was grabbed. With that said, Jokic DEFINITELY fouled Lebron on the ensuing play – 9:43 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Malone has every right to be this pissed. Jokic absolutely got hammered on the other end while touch fouls get called the other way. – 9:43 PM
Malone has every right to be this pissed. Jokic absolutely got hammered on the other end while touch fouls get called the other way. – 9:43 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Michael Malone T’d up. Saw that one coming. He’s been angry about the grabbing of Jokic’s jersey. Jokic has three fouls. – 9:42 PM
Michael Malone T’d up. Saw that one coming. He’s been angry about the grabbing of Jokic’s jersey. Jokic has three fouls. – 9:42 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Some ticky tack calls on Jokic, his third in the half. Followed by a T on Michael Malone. The Nuggets haven’t played much D today, thus on the verge of giving up 70 in a half – 9:42 PM
Some ticky tack calls on Jokic, his third in the half. Followed by a T on Michael Malone. The Nuggets haven’t played much D today, thus on the verge of giving up 70 in a half – 9:42 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nikola Jokic collects his third foul with 32.2 seconds left in the 1st half. We’ll see if the Lakers take advantage of his foul trouble after failing to do so in Game 3 – 9:42 PM
Nikola Jokic collects his third foul with 32.2 seconds left in the 1st half. We’ll see if the Lakers take advantage of his foul trouble after failing to do so in Game 3 – 9:42 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Jokic picks up his third foul. There are A LOT of amused looks on the Nuggets’ bench.
Malone just picked up a tech that was coming. They’re all arguing that Rui was grabbing Joker’s body/jersey on the other end. – 9:42 PM
Jokic picks up his third foul. There are A LOT of amused looks on the Nuggets’ bench.
Malone just picked up a tech that was coming. They’re all arguing that Rui was grabbing Joker’s body/jersey on the other end. – 9:42 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Jokic did such a good job of avoiding contact on AD underneath that he didn’t touch him and they still called a foul – 9:42 PM
Jokic did such a good job of avoiding contact on AD underneath that he didn’t touch him and they still called a foul – 9:42 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic picks up his third personal foul with 32.2 seconds left. Michael Malone draws a technical foul as well. – 9:42 PM
Nikola Jokic picks up his third personal foul with 32.2 seconds left. Michael Malone draws a technical foul as well. – 9:42 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Nikola Jokic called for thrid foul with 32.2 left in second quarter. Denver coach Michael Malone called for T – 9:41 PM
Nikola Jokic called for thrid foul with 32.2 left in second quarter. Denver coach Michael Malone called for T – 9:41 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
They finally call Jokic for that that ground-bound shove. He got away with it on the Davis oop earlier that he missed. – 9:40 PM
They finally call Jokic for that that ground-bound shove. He got away with it on the Davis oop earlier that he missed. – 9:40 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Rather than switching AD onto Jokic in the PnR , they put 2 on the ball and let Jokic dime up the corner 3 for MPJ. Not a good strategy. – 9:38 PM
Rather than switching AD onto Jokic in the PnR , they put 2 on the ball and let Jokic dime up the corner 3 for MPJ. Not a good strategy. – 9:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Austin Reaves gave that boxout of Jokic everything, and it just wasn’t enough. – 9:36 PM
Austin Reaves gave that boxout of Jokic everything, and it just wasn’t enough. – 9:36 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Lakers have taken 29 shots in the paint already. This is one of the first times in the playoffs a team has really been able to take advantage of Jokic’s rim protection. – 9:36 PM
Lakers have taken 29 shots in the paint already. This is one of the first times in the playoffs a team has really been able to take advantage of Jokic’s rim protection. – 9:36 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
LeBron James with the spin move past Nikola Jokic. He has so much more spring in his step tonight. – 9:34 PM
LeBron James with the spin move past Nikola Jokic. He has so much more spring in his step tonight. – 9:34 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Gordon’s gotta clear out of the dunker spot here. Lets AD be right there to help on Jokic. pic.twitter.com/rGu5mitnZ9 – 9:32 PM
Gordon’s gotta clear out of the dunker spot here. Lets AD be right there to help on Jokic. pic.twitter.com/rGu5mitnZ9 – 9:32 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
I NEVER would guess this play ends in a Jokic three pic.twitter.com/JiuFMimo1I – 9:31 PM
I NEVER would guess this play ends in a Jokic three pic.twitter.com/JiuFMimo1I – 9:31 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis is frustrated – lots of contact from Jokic inside, and he’s yet to draw a foul. – 9:25 PM
Davis is frustrated – lots of contact from Jokic inside, and he’s yet to draw a foul. – 9:25 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Joker throws in a Sombor more preposterous than LeBron’s than AG and LeBron get tied up, maybe exchange a shove or two.
AG gets a tech, so does LeBron.
Joker emerges from the fracas clapping. – 9:22 PM
Joker throws in a Sombor more preposterous than LeBron’s than AG and LeBron get tied up, maybe exchange a shove or two.
AG gets a tech, so does LeBron.
Joker emerges from the fracas clapping. – 9:22 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jokic with a contested three that almost draws rain, and LeBron and Gordon get into it…. – 9:22 PM
Jokic with a contested three that almost draws rain, and LeBron and Gordon get into it…. – 9:22 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets just weathered a 21-point first-quarter eruption from LeBron, who’s found his 3-point stroke.
Lakers up 34-28 after one.
KCP with 10, and Joker already with six dimes. Los Angeles was up by as much as eight early. – 9:10 PM
#Nuggets just weathered a 21-point first-quarter eruption from LeBron, who’s found his 3-point stroke.
Lakers up 34-28 after one.
KCP with 10, and Joker already with six dimes. Los Angeles was up by as much as eight early. – 9:10 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
LeBron, predictably, with a determined start to Game 4: 21 of their 34 points while playing all 12 minutes.
And yet, Lakers’ lead is just six and Jokic was held to 2pts.
The big question: Is this sustainable? – 9:10 PM
LeBron, predictably, with a determined start to Game 4: 21 of their 34 points while playing all 12 minutes.
And yet, Lakers’ lead is just six and Jokic was held to 2pts.
The big question: Is this sustainable? – 9:10 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Jokic really exploring the limits of the defensive 3-second rule these last few trips – 9:09 PM
Jokic really exploring the limits of the defensive 3-second rule these last few trips – 9:09 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
There is nothing Jokic could do to get called for a blocking foul at this point – 9:04 PM
There is nothing Jokic could do to get called for a blocking foul at this point – 9:04 PM
Brett Pollakoff @BrettEP
Jokic is great in the way Tim Duncan was. Undeniable, but majority of casual fans don’t care because aesthetically he’s ugly to watch – 9:02 PM
Jokic is great in the way Tim Duncan was. Undeniable, but majority of casual fans don’t care because aesthetically he’s ugly to watch – 9:02 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has six early assists — he’s scored or assisted on seven of the Nuggets’ first eight baskets of Game 4. Denver’s getting great looks every time down the court. – 8:59 PM
Nikola Jokic has six early assists — he’s scored or assisted on seven of the Nuggets’ first eight baskets of Game 4. Denver’s getting great looks every time down the court. – 8:59 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
AD still trying to go through Jokic’s body on these drives like he’s going to get a foul call. Jokic doesn’t really move and he’s got 40 lbs on Davis, so it’s not a winning strategy. – 8:57 PM
AD still trying to go through Jokic’s body on these drives like he’s going to get a foul call. Jokic doesn’t really move and he’s got 40 lbs on Davis, so it’s not a winning strategy. – 8:57 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Not as many boos for Nikola Jokic on the road as you expect. Lakers fans might be in denial. Or late. Or maybe the #Nuggets fans aren’t willing to miss tonight. – 8:37 PM
Not as many boos for Nikola Jokic on the road as you expect. Lakers fans might be in denial. Or late. Or maybe the #Nuggets fans aren’t willing to miss tonight. – 8:37 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Dev’s @DKSportsbook 🔒 of the game
KCP over 1.5 3-pointers.
He has been great and opens up the court. Expect Jokic and Jamal to get heavy pressure so it is on him to keep knocking them down. – 8:27 PM
Dev’s @DKSportsbook 🔒 of the game
KCP over 1.5 3-pointers.
He has been great and opens up the court. Expect Jokic and Jamal to get heavy pressure so it is on him to keep knocking them down. – 8:27 PM
Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Nikola Jokic Is Stepping Up — and Back shows.acast.com/bucher-and-fri… via @acast – 8:12 PM
Nikola Jokic Is Stepping Up — and Back shows.acast.com/bucher-and-fri… via @acast – 8:12 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets Game 4 starters:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 8:07 PM
Nuggets Game 4 starters:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 8:07 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Here’s how Nikola Jokic ended his warmup just now: He dunked over/on Nuggets assistant coach Boniface N’Dong, who’s 7-feet tall, then stared him down, and then hit him with the “too small” celebration. – 7:24 PM
Here’s how Nikola Jokic ended his warmup just now: He dunked over/on Nuggets assistant coach Boniface N’Dong, who’s 7-feet tall, then stared him down, and then hit him with the “too small” celebration. – 7:24 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola Jokic warming up. DeAndre Jordan with the commentary. pic.twitter.com/cK8tNWei1x – 7:15 PM
Nikola Jokic warming up. DeAndre Jordan with the commentary. pic.twitter.com/cK8tNWei1x – 7:15 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers vs. Nuggets, Game 4, Three Things to Know:
nba.com/lakers/news/th…
Nuggets are really hurting LAL from 3:
Game 1: 15 for 32 (46.9%)
Game 2: 14 for 38 (36.8%)
Game 3: 17 for 41 (41.5%)
MPJ: 47.8%; Murray and Jokic, 45.5%; KCP, 45.0%; Brown and Green, 40.0%. – 6:55 PM
Lakers vs. Nuggets, Game 4, Three Things to Know:
nba.com/lakers/news/th…
Nuggets are really hurting LAL from 3:
Game 1: 15 for 32 (46.9%)
Game 2: 14 for 38 (36.8%)
Game 3: 17 for 41 (41.5%)
MPJ: 47.8%; Murray and Jokic, 45.5%; KCP, 45.0%; Brown and Green, 40.0%. – 6:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Conference Finals leaders:
PTS — Jamal Murray
REB — Nikola Jokic
AST — Nikola Jokic
3PM — Jamal Murray
Elite duo. pic.twitter.com/bpLi01fUw8 – 6:19 PM
Conference Finals leaders:
PTS — Jamal Murray
REB — Nikola Jokic
AST — Nikola Jokic
3PM — Jamal Murray
Elite duo. pic.twitter.com/bpLi01fUw8 – 6:19 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Looking ahead a little, Jokic killed the Heat this year. Averaged 23/12/10 on 69/67/100 shooting splits.
Bam is obviously a great defensive player, but he struggled one-on-one in that matchup. pic.twitter.com/vebqbRCMRa – 3:47 PM
Looking ahead a little, Jokic killed the Heat this year. Averaged 23/12/10 on 69/67/100 shooting splits.
Bam is obviously a great defensive player, but he struggled one-on-one in that matchup. pic.twitter.com/vebqbRCMRa – 3:47 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
During a late 4th-quarter timeout in Game 3, “Coach Jokic” took command of the Nuggets’ huddle. His instructions were simple: Let me and Jamal Murray run two-man game.
“We’ll make the right reads,” Jokic told his teammates.
That’s exactly what happened:
thednvr.com/how-coach-joki… – 3:02 PM
During a late 4th-quarter timeout in Game 3, “Coach Jokic” took command of the Nuggets’ huddle. His instructions were simple: Let me and Jamal Murray run two-man game.
“We’ll make the right reads,” Jokic told his teammates.
That’s exactly what happened:
thednvr.com/how-coach-joki… – 3:02 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Lakers vs. Nuggets picks, best bets: Nikola Jokic, Denver set up for Western Conference finals sweep
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 12:23 PM
Lakers vs. Nuggets picks, best bets: Nikola Jokic, Denver set up for Western Conference finals sweep
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/laker… – 12:23 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
As Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets make their way through the postseason, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is watching closely. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/22/chi… – 11:05 AM
As Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets make their way through the postseason, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is watching closely. bullswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/22/chi… – 11:05 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic last night on the Nuggets’ passing and 30 assists in Game 3: “It’s, how do you say it, like poison? It’s contagious. And I love it. I think that’s the best brand of basketball. At least everybody enjoying.” pic.twitter.com/9HdAxq4x34 – 12:08 AM
Nikola Jokic last night on the Nuggets’ passing and 30 assists in Game 3: “It’s, how do you say it, like poison? It’s contagious. And I love it. I think that’s the best brand of basketball. At least everybody enjoying.” pic.twitter.com/9HdAxq4x34 – 12:08 AM
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Adam Mares: Just Denver Nuggets legend David Thompson rocking the Jokic MVP shirt. h/t Nuggets Reddit -via Twitter @Adam_Mares / May 21, 2023
Justin Kubatko: Jamal Murray (37p/7r/6a) and Nikola Jokic (24p/6r/8a) have recorded at least 20p/5r/5a apiece in each of the first three games of the conference finals. They are the first duo in NBA history to open a playoff series with three such games in a row. More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… -via Twitter @jkubatko / May 21, 2023