Nikola Jokic on why winning championship is important: So veterans Jeff Green, Deandre Jordan, Ish Smith get a ring
Harrison Wind: Nikola Jokic asked if these playoffs and being in the Finals is the most important moment in his career. He said, yes becuase of the chance to get the Nuggets’ veterans — Jeff Green, DeAndre Jordan, Ish Smith — to the Finals and a championship: “It’s maybe now or never.”
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
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Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Mike Miller was Nikola Jokic’s teammate during Jokic’s rookie year in Denver. He was an early believer in his talent, but did he think he could be this great?
“I did. I really did,” Miller told @DNVR_Sports after Game 3. “He’s just an impossible guard.”
thednvr.com/nikola-jokic-a… – 4:30 PM
Mike Miller was Nikola Jokic’s teammate during Jokic’s rookie year in Denver. He was an early believer in his talent, but did he think he could be this great?
“I did. I really did,” Miller told @DNVR_Sports after Game 3. “He’s just an impossible guard.”
thednvr.com/nikola-jokic-a… – 4:30 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
It was 2019 when @coachthorpe first talked about Nikola Jokic as an MVP. I promise you that was not common then! Coach Thorpe does this kind of stuff all the time, as TrueHoop subscribers know. truehoop.com/p/the-age-of-j… – 4:21 PM
It was 2019 when @coachthorpe first talked about Nikola Jokic as an MVP. I promise you that was not common then! Coach Thorpe does this kind of stuff all the time, as TrueHoop subscribers know. truehoop.com/p/the-age-of-j… – 4:21 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Denver Nuggets vet Jeff Green is taking nothing for granted in the #NBAFinals Finals. The 16-year league veteran has overcome heart surgery, reinvented his game to get to championship series. @andscape #NBA bit.ly/3NkkLFy – 4:21 PM
Denver Nuggets vet Jeff Green is taking nothing for granted in the #NBAFinals Finals. The 16-year league veteran has overcome heart surgery, reinvented his game to get to championship series. @andscape #NBA bit.ly/3NkkLFy – 4:21 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Single-season BPM leaders on a Finals run
1991 Michael Jordan (14.6)
2023 NIKOLA JOKIC (13.4)
2018 LeBron James (12.7)
1993 Michael Jordan (11.6)
2016 LeBron James (11.0)
1996 Michael Jordan (10.7)
2020 LeBron James (10.5)
2013 LeBron James (10.4)
2014 LeBron James (10.3) – 4:08 PM
Single-season BPM leaders on a Finals run
1991 Michael Jordan (14.6)
2023 NIKOLA JOKIC (13.4)
2018 LeBron James (12.7)
1993 Michael Jordan (11.6)
2016 LeBron James (11.0)
1996 Michael Jordan (10.7)
2020 LeBron James (10.5)
2013 LeBron James (10.4)
2014 LeBron James (10.3) – 4:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
There is nothing Nikola Jokic is less than incredible at | @AthleticNBAShow … youtu.be/sWNwS1GJ2no with @talkhoops @ByJayKing @AndrewKSchlecht – 3:36 PM
There is nothing Nikola Jokic is less than incredible at | @AthleticNBAShow … youtu.be/sWNwS1GJ2no with @talkhoops @ByJayKing @AndrewKSchlecht – 3:36 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat Check podcast: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray shredded the Heat’s defense in Game 3. A breakdown of the Heat’s loss and what need to be cleaned up for Game 4 miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea… – 3:06 PM
Heat Check podcast: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray shredded the Heat’s defense in Game 3. A breakdown of the Heat’s loss and what need to be cleaned up for Game 4 miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea… – 3:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Playoff leaders:
PTS — Nikola Jokic
REB — Nikola Jokic
AST — Nikola Jokic
And he is outside the top 5 in minutes played. pic.twitter.com/XaZn2dHZ00 – 3:03 PM
Playoff leaders:
PTS — Nikola Jokic
REB — Nikola Jokic
AST — Nikola Jokic
And he is outside the top 5 in minutes played. pic.twitter.com/XaZn2dHZ00 – 3:03 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
“Jokic and Murray are the best two-man game in the NBA Finals, since when?”
@JustinVerrier, @RobMahoney, and Big Wos talk about Jokic and Murray’s historic triple-doubles in Game 3: youtu.be/BDZBcbf08E0 – 2:54 PM
“Jokic and Murray are the best two-man game in the NBA Finals, since when?”
@JustinVerrier, @RobMahoney, and Big Wos talk about Jokic and Murray’s historic triple-doubles in Game 3: youtu.be/BDZBcbf08E0 – 2:54 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic asked if these playoffs and being in the Finals is the most important moment in his career. He said, yes becuase of the chance to get the Nuggets’ veterans — Jeff Green, DeAndre Jordan, Ish Smith — to the Finals and a championship: “It’s maybe now or never.” – 2:53 PM
Nikola Jokic asked if these playoffs and being in the Finals is the most important moment in his career. He said, yes becuase of the chance to get the Nuggets’ veterans — Jeff Green, DeAndre Jordan, Ish Smith — to the Finals and a championship: “It’s maybe now or never.” – 2:53 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray on Nikola Jokic’s defense: “He’s an elite defender.” – 2:38 PM
Jamal Murray on Nikola Jokic’s defense: “He’s an elite defender.” – 2:38 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
An impressive thing about Nikola Jokic is that he can put up 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists and not come out as “better box-score stats than their typical performance” in the @cleantheglass game summary email. pic.twitter.com/MNmkDeIt9R – 2:25 PM
An impressive thing about Nikola Jokic is that he can put up 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists and not come out as “better box-score stats than their typical performance” in the @cleantheglass game summary email. pic.twitter.com/MNmkDeIt9R – 2:25 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Mike Miller witnessed the beginning of the golden era of Nuggets basketball. He was teammates with rookie year Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
Last night he watched the NBA’s best duo take Game 3.
“They did it the right way in Denver,” Miller told DNVR.
thednvr.com/nikola-jokic-a… pic.twitter.com/LWLBdaRRUi – 2:03 PM
Mike Miller witnessed the beginning of the golden era of Nuggets basketball. He was teammates with rookie year Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
Last night he watched the NBA’s best duo take Game 3.
“They did it the right way in Denver,” Miller told DNVR.
thednvr.com/nikola-jokic-a… pic.twitter.com/LWLBdaRRUi – 2:03 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Me, Mike Miller and Nikola Jokic are all finally in the same building. The three greatest basketball players ever born on February 19. – 1:48 PM
Me, Mike Miller and Nikola Jokic are all finally in the same building. The three greatest basketball players ever born on February 19. – 1:48 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The duo that has proven to be inevitable this playoff. Here’s a story inside the partnership of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, how it’s evolved over the years, and how it has the Denver Nuggets two wins away from an NBA title. Please read, here – theathletic.com/4592382/2023/0… – 1:46 PM
The duo that has proven to be inevitable this playoff. Here’s a story inside the partnership of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, how it’s evolved over the years, and how it has the Denver Nuggets two wins away from an NBA title. Please read, here – theathletic.com/4592382/2023/0… – 1:46 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra talks finding the right coverage against Murray-Jokic actions:
“Whatever you do, you just can’t do it all the time.”
That sums things up pretty well tbh – 1:39 PM
Erik Spoelstra talks finding the right coverage against Murray-Jokic actions:
“Whatever you do, you just can’t do it all the time.”
That sums things up pretty well tbh – 1:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
30/20/10 playoff games in NBA history:
2023 — Jokic
2023 — Jokic
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1982… pic.twitter.com/ssJaEWgrLX – 1:31 PM
30/20/10 playoff games in NBA history:
2023 — Jokic
2023 — Jokic
2022
2021 — Jokic
2020
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1982… pic.twitter.com/ssJaEWgrLX – 1:31 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
If Nuggets win the title this season, can Nikola Jokic be regarded as the greatest European NBA player ever? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ANODUjfCHR – 1:07 PM
If Nuggets win the title this season, can Nikola Jokic be regarded as the greatest European NBA player ever? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ANODUjfCHR – 1:07 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
One of the best things about this Nuggets playoff run so far: the Jokic doubters that remain are absolute fools and have been outed as such by their peers and NBA fandom, and every person on the fence has come firmly down on the side of his greatness. That “debate” is over. pic.twitter.com/4IY3vKd6qO – 1:02 PM
One of the best things about this Nuggets playoff run so far: the Jokic doubters that remain are absolute fools and have been outed as such by their peers and NBA fandom, and every person on the fence has come firmly down on the side of his greatness. That “debate” is over. pic.twitter.com/4IY3vKd6qO – 1:02 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
Last night’s Group Chat w/ @RobMahoney and Big Wos: Jokic and Murray’s historic night, Miami’s response, and going down the Chris Paul rabbit hole:
open.spotify.com/episode/1wnjWu… – 12:46 PM
Last night’s Group Chat w/ @RobMahoney and Big Wos: Jokic and Murray’s historic night, Miami’s response, and going down the Chris Paul rabbit hole:
open.spotify.com/episode/1wnjWu… – 12:46 PM
Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
Politics, voter fatigue and Embiid’s strong push blocked Jokic from a 3rd straight regular season MVP.
Now, 2 wins from leading @nuggets to their first @NBA title, Joker is making a historically undeniable case for the one issued in the Finals.
Checking in for @grindcitymedia: pic.twitter.com/Sz8qAv85Ij – 12:25 PM
Politics, voter fatigue and Embiid’s strong push blocked Jokic from a 3rd straight regular season MVP.
Now, 2 wins from leading @nuggets to their first @NBA title, Joker is making a historically undeniable case for the one issued in the Finals.
Checking in for @grindcitymedia: pic.twitter.com/Sz8qAv85Ij – 12:25 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
The @YahooSports crew stays killing it in G3…
@JakeLFischer on the gamer: sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-nug…
@YourManDevine on Jokic-Murray: sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-nug…
@VinceGoodwill on DEN outworking MIA: sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-hea…
And me on the Christian Braun Game: sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-rar… – 12:17 PM
The @YahooSports crew stays killing it in G3…
@JakeLFischer on the gamer: sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-nug…
@YourManDevine on Jokic-Murray: sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-nug…
@VinceGoodwill on DEN outworking MIA: sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-hea…
And me on the Christian Braun Game: sports.yahoo.com/nba-finals-rar… – 12:17 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Nikola Jokic is the 1st player in NBA history to record at least 100 points, 40 rebounds and 20 assists over a 3-game span in The Finals 😮👏 pic.twitter.com/3OaA5ydkrT – 12:15 PM
Nikola Jokic is the 1st player in NBA history to record at least 100 points, 40 rebounds and 20 assists over a 3-game span in The Finals 😮👏 pic.twitter.com/3OaA5ydkrT – 12:15 PM
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
What’s next for Chris Paul? Does Jokic even want to be a star? Will Lillard’s loyalty cost him a ring? Messi to MLS & more! Guests: @EddieHouse_50 @FANalyst1
Catch us live weeknights 7-10pm ET @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 12:08 PM
What’s next for Chris Paul? Does Jokic even want to be a star? Will Lillard’s loyalty cost him a ring? Messi to MLS & more! Guests: @EddieHouse_50 @FANalyst1
Catch us live weeknights 7-10pm ET @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 12:08 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
The Nuggets won Game 3 because Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray transformed, almost by themselves, a tight contest into a blowout.
@zachkram: theringer.com/nba-finals/202… – 11:59 AM
The Nuggets won Game 3 because Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray transformed, almost by themselves, a tight contest into a blowout.
@zachkram: theringer.com/nba-finals/202… – 11:59 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
The 10 best playoff showings by BPM all-time (greater than 250 minutes played, so more than one great series).
Nikola Jokic is having a playoffs for the ages. pic.twitter.com/56IPSBIuWW – 11:54 AM
The 10 best playoff showings by BPM all-time (greater than 250 minutes played, so more than one great series).
Nikola Jokic is having a playoffs for the ages. pic.twitter.com/56IPSBIuWW – 11:54 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Thinking about Jokic 32-21-10. Fantastic. He’s such a joy to watch & it’s awesome that the casuals are finding out what the hardcores already know. But it made me think back to Dec 27 when #Luka had 21 rebs & 10 assts, but SIXTY pts (7 pts/3 rebs in OT). Damn, Luka is SO fun. – 11:30 AM
Thinking about Jokic 32-21-10. Fantastic. He’s such a joy to watch & it’s awesome that the casuals are finding out what the hardcores already know. But it made me think back to Dec 27 when #Luka had 21 rebs & 10 assts, but SIXTY pts (7 pts/3 rebs in OT). Damn, Luka is SO fun. – 11:30 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Can Heat grow up within two days against Jokic, Nuggets? sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/08/ask… – 11:20 AM
ASK IRA: Can Heat grow up within two days against Jokic, Nuggets? sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/08/ask… – 11:20 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
How is everyone feeling about the Embiid-Jokic MVP debate right now? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/K3lXCO0fL3 – 11:05 AM
How is everyone feeling about the Embiid-Jokic MVP debate right now? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/K3lXCO0fL3 – 11:05 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Heat is shooting just 11 of 27 (40.7 percent) within six feet of the basket during the Finals when Nikola Jokic is the primary defender on the shot, according to NBA tracking data. Jokic’s size is clearly bothering the Heat around the rim. – 11:00 AM
The Heat is shooting just 11 of 27 (40.7 percent) within six feet of the basket during the Finals when Nikola Jokic is the primary defender on the shot, according to NBA tracking data. Jokic’s size is clearly bothering the Heat around the rim. – 11:00 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
Inside the Jeff Green dinner that helped galvanize Denver’s Game 3 win:
“The food was phenomenal,” said Ish Smith.
“The food was trash,” added DeAndre Jordan.
Via @BennettDurando
denverpost.com/2023/06/08/nug… – 10:55 AM
Inside the Jeff Green dinner that helped galvanize Denver’s Game 3 win:
“The food was phenomenal,” said Ish Smith.
“The food was trash,” added DeAndre Jordan.
Via @BennettDurando
denverpost.com/2023/06/08/nug… – 10:55 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Jamal Murray career scoring average
Reg season: 16.9
Playoffs: 25.4
Increase: +8.5
That’s the largest increase in NBA history.
The player with the 2nd-largest PPG jump, min. 50 games?
Nikola Jokic.
Just an absurd 1-2 playoff punch. – 10:37 AM
Jamal Murray career scoring average
Reg season: 16.9
Playoffs: 25.4
Increase: +8.5
That’s the largest increase in NBA history.
The player with the 2nd-largest PPG jump, min. 50 games?
Nikola Jokic.
Just an absurd 1-2 playoff punch. – 10:37 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
NBA Finals: How Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray made history in Game 3 win over Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA history to post triple-double performances with at least 30 points in the same game. bit.ly/3OYaxvT – 10:33 AM
NBA Finals: How Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray made history in Game 3 win over Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA history to post triple-double performances with at least 30 points in the same game. bit.ly/3OYaxvT – 10:33 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
From last night, how the Miami Heat’s endless misses in the paint helped spring a historic night from Jokic and Murray and put Miami’s season on the ropes. allucanheat.com/2023/06/08/mia… – 10:25 AM
From last night, how the Miami Heat’s endless misses in the paint helped spring a historic night from Jokic and Murray and put Miami’s season on the ropes. allucanheat.com/2023/06/08/mia… – 10:25 AM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Jokic reminds me of Dirk in one specific way (not saying they are similar players at all, they aren’t): it’s very hard to understand how good they are from highlights or recap shows.
You have to watch full games to begin to properly appreciate them. – 10:09 AM
Jokic reminds me of Dirk in one specific way (not saying they are similar players at all, they aren’t): it’s very hard to understand how good they are from highlights or recap shows.
You have to watch full games to begin to properly appreciate them. – 10:09 AM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
Jokic and Murray are the best two-man game we’ve seen in the Finals since … when? We revel in a spectacular Game 3 showing from the Nuggets on the latest Group Chat, and dig into all the latest Chris Paul chatter: open.spotify.com/episode/1wnjWu… – 10:09 AM
Jokic and Murray are the best two-man game we’ve seen in the Finals since … when? We revel in a spectacular Game 3 showing from the Nuggets on the latest Group Chat, and dig into all the latest Chris Paul chatter: open.spotify.com/episode/1wnjWu… – 10:09 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Behind the scenes of the NBA Finals, Game 3, at @TheAthletic
The Jeff Green dinner, a Ted Lasso-esque scene inside the Nuggets locker room, how this game was a referendum on star chasing, Michael Malone as a PR man and more
theathletic.com/4592363/2023/0… – 10:03 AM
Behind the scenes of the NBA Finals, Game 3, at @TheAthletic
The Jeff Green dinner, a Ted Lasso-esque scene inside the Nuggets locker room, how this game was a referendum on star chasing, Michael Malone as a PR man and more
theathletic.com/4592363/2023/0… – 10:03 AM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Some Jamal Murray stats from last night:
* 7 of his 10 assists last night went to Jokic
* All 34 points came in the halfcourt
* 109 touches (postseason-high 122 in Game 1, averaged 86.5 in playoffs before NBA Finals)
*13 PNR handler possessions (12 combined in previous 2) – 9:55 AM
Some Jamal Murray stats from last night:
* 7 of his 10 assists last night went to Jokic
* All 34 points came in the halfcourt
* 109 touches (postseason-high 122 in Game 1, averaged 86.5 in playoffs before NBA Finals)
*13 PNR handler possessions (12 combined in previous 2) – 9:55 AM
Bill Reiter @sportsreiter
The radio show is live from Miami from 10-noon ET: Jokic & Murray make history, Heat not done, CP3 news explained, Ruh Roh Zion, Tua optimism, @Sedano, Buy/Sell, @DecelCBS brags, Taylor Swift, more.
LISTEN:
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The radio show is live from Miami from 10-noon ET: Jokic & Murray make history, Heat not done, CP3 news explained, Ruh Roh Zion, Tua optimism, @Sedano, Buy/Sell, @DecelCBS brags, Taylor Swift, more.
LISTEN:
ReiterThanYou.com
@CBSSportsRadio
@Audacy app
@SIRIUSXM 158 – 9:55 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
A new Heat Check podcast: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray shredded the Heat’s defense in Game 3. A breakdown of the Heat’s loss and what need to be cleaned up for Game 4 miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea… – 9:48 AM
A new Heat Check podcast: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray shredded the Heat’s defense in Game 3. A breakdown of the Heat’s loss and what need to be cleaned up for Game 4 miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea… – 9:48 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jimmy Butler on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray: “We’re going to get back to the film and figure it out because we do have to be better guarding both of those guys. One is the ball-hander and one is the guy that is setting the screen and popping and rolling.” pic.twitter.com/1Y4ck05R5W – 9:30 AM
Jimmy Butler on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray: “We’re going to get back to the film and figure it out because we do have to be better guarding both of those guys. One is the ball-hander and one is the guy that is setting the screen and popping and rolling.” pic.twitter.com/1Y4ck05R5W – 9:30 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
The @nuggets Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon became the first trio to each record at least 10p/10r/5a assists in the same Finals game since the @Lakers Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, and Darrall Imhoff on April 28, 1968.
Read and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:26 AM
The @nuggets Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon became the first trio to each record at least 10p/10r/5a assists in the same Finals game since the @Lakers Elgin Baylor, Jerry West, and Darrall Imhoff on April 28, 1968.
Read and subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:26 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
From PM: Lots of reaction, details as Denver rides historic night from Jokic, Murray to beat Heat and take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:22 AM
From PM: Lots of reaction, details as Denver rides historic night from Jokic, Murray to beat Heat and take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:22 AM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Heat clearly struggled to deal with that Murray-Jokic two man action in game 3
There were various reasons for that though
Thread on what we learned they can, and cannot, do against them from game 3 – 9:17 AM
The Heat clearly struggled to deal with that Murray-Jokic two man action in game 3
There were various reasons for that though
Thread on what we learned they can, and cannot, do against them from game 3 – 9:17 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nikola Jokic on being the first player to record a 30-20-10 triple-double in an NBA Finals game: “To be honest, I just think it’s a win because if you lose, nobody is gonna even mention it… I mean, to be honest, I don’t care, it’s just a stat.” pic.twitter.com/Q6iv6UUIf8 – 9:15 AM
Nikola Jokic on being the first player to record a 30-20-10 triple-double in an NBA Finals game: “To be honest, I just think it’s a win because if you lose, nobody is gonna even mention it… I mean, to be honest, I don’t care, it’s just a stat.” pic.twitter.com/Q6iv6UUIf8 – 9:15 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
players to average more than 30 points per game vs. the Heat this postseason:
Nikola Jokic and Jalen Brunson
end of list. – 9:10 AM
players to average more than 30 points per game vs. the Heat this postseason:
Nikola Jokic and Jalen Brunson
end of list. – 9:10 AM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Gotta add this Jokic quote: “We have a chance to do something nice.” pic.twitter.com/lGMjJ6afj7 – 9:09 AM
Gotta add this Jokic quote: “We have a chance to do something nice.” pic.twitter.com/lGMjJ6afj7 – 9:09 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Nikola Jokic (32p/21r/10a) and Jamal Murray (34p/10r/10a) became the first teammates in NBA history — regular season or postseason — to each record a 30-point triple-double in the same game.
Read much more on last night’s game here: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:05 AM
Nikola Jokic (32p/21r/10a) and Jamal Murray (34p/10r/10a) became the first teammates in NBA history — regular season or postseason — to each record a 30-point triple-double in the same game.
Read much more on last night’s game here: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 9:05 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Can Heat grow up within two days against Jokic, Nuggets? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/08/ask… Plus: Why still Zeller?; Is there a Herro point of no return? – 9:01 AM
Can Heat grow up within two days against Jokic, Nuggets? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/08/ask… Plus: Why still Zeller?; Is there a Herro point of no return? – 9:01 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Nikola Jokic last night:
32 PTS
21 REB
10 AST
It’s the third time Jokic has recorded at least 30p/20r/10a in a playoff game, one more than all other players in NBA history combined (Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one apiece).
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 8:59 AM
Nikola Jokic last night:
32 PTS 21 REB 10 ASTIt’s the third time Jokic has recorded at least 30p/20r/10a in a playoff game, one more than all other players in NBA history combined (Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one apiece).
More: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 8:59 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Five Degrees of Heat from Wednesday night’s 109-94 loss to Nuggets: sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/07/jok…
1. Denver dominates second half.
2. Murray good, Jokic better for Nuggets.
3. Butler does what he can for Heat.
4. Adebayo lone Heater to stand tall.
5. Herro waiting game continues. – 8:59 AM
Five Degrees of Heat from Wednesday night’s 109-94 loss to Nuggets: sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/07/jok…
1. Denver dominates second half.
2. Murray good, Jokic better for Nuggets.
3. Butler does what he can for Heat.
4. Adebayo lone Heater to stand tall.
5. Herro waiting game continues. – 8:59 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Assist combos in NBA Finals:
97 Stockton and Malone: 29 in 6 games
98 Stockton and Malone: 26 in 6 games
23 Murray and Jokic: 27 in 3 games
We’re watching a passing of the torch when it comes to all-time prolific two-man pick and roll partners. pic.twitter.com/G4UvXjTg7n – 8:57 AM
Assist combos in NBA Finals:
97 Stockton and Malone: 29 in 6 games
98 Stockton and Malone: 26 in 6 games
23 Murray and Jokic: 27 in 3 games
We’re watching a passing of the torch when it comes to all-time prolific two-man pick and roll partners. pic.twitter.com/G4UvXjTg7n – 8:57 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic all-time Finals ranks:
— 5th in PPG
— 8th in RPG
— 4th in APG
Small sample size but the only player in the top 10 for all 3 categories. pic.twitter.com/cdP7MKPzXr – 8:56 AM
Jokic all-time Finals ranks:
— 5th in PPG
— 8th in RPG
— 4th in APG
Small sample size but the only player in the top 10 for all 3 categories. pic.twitter.com/cdP7MKPzXr – 8:56 AM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
Every superstar needs the right type of co-star. Jokic has a perfect fit in Jamal Murray. ziller.substack.com/p/jamal-murray… pic.twitter.com/S2r3sbKS3J – 8:34 AM
Every superstar needs the right type of co-star. Jokic has a perfect fit in Jamal Murray. ziller.substack.com/p/jamal-murray… pic.twitter.com/S2r3sbKS3J – 8:34 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Yes, Jamal Murray is a superstar.
Here are all of the players with career playoff averages of 25-5-5 and at least 50 games.
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Steph Curry
Jerry West
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray
The sample size is big enough. He’s undeniably great. – 8:10 AM
Yes, Jamal Murray is a superstar.
Here are all of the players with career playoff averages of 25-5-5 and at least 50 games.
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Steph Curry
Jerry West
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Nikola Jokic
Jamal Murray
The sample size is big enough. He’s undeniably great. – 8:10 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
In the first 76 years, there were 439 NBA Finals games.
Only 27 times did anyone have 30 points and 10 assists.
Jokic and Murray both did it last night.
Players who never did it in the Finals:
Kobe Bryant
Kevin Durant
Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Wilt Chamberlain
Oscar Robertson – 7:43 AM
In the first 76 years, there were 439 NBA Finals games.
Only 27 times did anyone have 30 points and 10 assists.
Jokic and Murray both did it last night.
Players who never did it in the Finals:
Kobe Bryant
Kevin Durant
Magic Johnson
Larry Bird
Wilt Chamberlain
Oscar Robertson – 7:43 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
It was a historic night for the Nuggets’ duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and the Heat just couldn’t keep up. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Heat’s Game 3 loss miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:30 AM
It was a historic night for the Nuggets’ duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and the Heat just couldn’t keep up. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Heat’s Game 3 loss miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:30 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Malone praises Jokic-Murray duo: Their greatest performance eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 6:09 AM
Malone praises Jokic-Murray duo: Their greatest performance eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 6:09 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic is dominating in the NBA Finals while the last five MVP trophies were won by international players.
Commissioner Adam Silver suggests that we might see an All-Star Game of USA vs. World 🤔 basketnews.com/news-190451-ad… – 5:38 AM
Nikola Jokic is dominating in the NBA Finals while the last five MVP trophies were won by international players.
Commissioner Adam Silver suggests that we might see an All-Star Game of USA vs. World 🤔 basketnews.com/news-190451-ad… – 5:38 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
The big question entering Game 3 was how would the Nuggets respond to Michael Malone’s criticism. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray answered with what was “by far, their greatest performance as a duo in their seven years together” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:30 AM
The big question entering Game 3 was how would the Nuggets respond to Michael Malone’s criticism. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray answered with what was “by far, their greatest performance as a duo in their seven years together” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:30 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Jokic & Murray Become The 1st Teammates In NBA History To Each Record A 30+ PT Triple-Double sportando.basketball/en/jokic-murra… – 3:27 AM
Jokic & Murray Become The 1st Teammates In NBA History To Each Record A 30+ PT Triple-Double sportando.basketball/en/jokic-murra… – 3:27 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jokic on being the first player in Finals history to post 30/20/10: I don’t care, it’s just a stat eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 2:48 AM
Jokic on being the first player in Finals history to post 30/20/10: I don’t care, it’s just a stat eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 2:48 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has scored 100 points in his first three career NBA Finals games. Only four players have scored more points through three career Finals games: Rick Barry, Allen Iverson, Willis Reed (104 in 1970), and Giannis Antetokounmpo. – 2:31 AM
Nikola Jokic has scored 100 points in his first three career NBA Finals games. Only four players have scored more points through three career Finals games: Rick Barry, Allen Iverson, Willis Reed (104 in 1970), and Giannis Antetokounmpo. – 2:31 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic was EXCITED to see his former teammate Monte Morris 🥰
pic.twitter.com/Vt7VDJ1Mfc – 2:29 AM
Nikola Jokic was EXCITED to see his former teammate Monte Morris 🥰
pic.twitter.com/Vt7VDJ1Mfc – 2:29 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have always spoken the same language on the court, even before they actually spoke the same language. A look back at the beginning of what’s become one of the best duos in the NBA, on the night of their best game together espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:27 AM
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have always spoken the same language on the court, even before they actually spoke the same language. A look back at the beginning of what’s become one of the best duos in the NBA, on the night of their best game together espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:27 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast!!!
—Joker runs wild in Miami, guessing tomorrow’s NBA hot takes, CP3’s future and more Zion drama w/ @djacoby @kevinwildes
—More CNN turmoil, the Atlantic’s incredible Licht piece and streaming/TV network chaos w/ @MattBelloni
open.spotify.com/episode/7CHQMZ… – 2:17 AM
New BS Podcast!!!
—Joker runs wild in Miami, guessing tomorrow’s NBA hot takes, CP3’s future and more Zion drama w/ @djacoby @kevinwildes
—More CNN turmoil, the Atlantic’s incredible Licht piece and streaming/TV network chaos w/ @MattBelloni
open.spotify.com/episode/7CHQMZ… – 2:17 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic leads the 2023 NBA playoffs in points, rebounds & assists 😮
549 PTS (1st)
241 REB (1st)
182 AST (1st) pic.twitter.com/J8hoo98Chl – 2:12 AM
Nikola Jokic leads the 2023 NBA playoffs in points, rebounds & assists 😮
549 PTS (1st)
241 REB (1st)
182 AST (1st) pic.twitter.com/J8hoo98Chl – 2:12 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
In the crowded postgame locker room, Nikola Jokic fiddled with a motivational poster sporting a quote from Joker himself. Inside Jamal Murray’s locker? A quote from Bruce Lee. Together, Denver’s goofy, irreverent & hungry duo made history Wednesday night.
denverpost.com/2023/06/07/nug… – 2:10 AM
In the crowded postgame locker room, Nikola Jokic fiddled with a motivational poster sporting a quote from Joker himself. Inside Jamal Murray’s locker? A quote from Bruce Lee. Together, Denver’s goofy, irreverent & hungry duo made history Wednesday night.
denverpost.com/2023/06/07/nug… – 2:10 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic doesn’t care about his historic stats in the NBA Finals🗣
pic.twitter.com/bk5A1zCtY4 – 1:30 AM
Nikola Jokic doesn’t care about his historic stats in the NBA Finals🗣
pic.twitter.com/bk5A1zCtY4 – 1:30 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic is the first player in the NBA history to record:
30+ PTS
20+ REB
10+ AST
…in a Finals game 👏🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/o269Ghsc1y – 1:27 AM
Nikola Jokic is the first player in the NBA history to record:
30+ PTS
20+ REB
10+ AST
…in a Finals game 👏🇷🇸 pic.twitter.com/o269Ghsc1y – 1:27 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history to record 30+ PTS, 20+ REB, and 10+ AST in a Finals game 👏🇷🇸
Game 3 against the Heat:
32 PTS
21 REB
10 AST
11/19 2 PT
47 EFF
Victory pic.twitter.com/XcVp4LNXpP – 1:11 AM
Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history to record 30+ PTS, 20+ REB, and 10+ AST in a Finals game 👏🇷🇸
Game 3 against the Heat:
32 PTS
21 REB
10 AST
11/19 2 PT
47 EFF
Victory pic.twitter.com/XcVp4LNXpP – 1:11 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history with 🔟+ triple-doubles in a single playoff run 😲
Game 3 against the Heat:
32 PTS
21 REB
10 AST
11/19 2 PT
47 EFF
Victory pic.twitter.com/SVlLSm2MRV – 1:09 AM
Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history with 🔟+ triple-doubles in a single playoff run 😲
Game 3 against the Heat:
32 PTS
21 REB
10 AST
11/19 2 PT
47 EFF
Victory pic.twitter.com/SVlLSm2MRV – 1:09 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
The Jokic & Murray Show dominates Game 3 as Denver takes a big step closer to a championship
by @sportsreiter
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 12:48 AM
The Jokic & Murray Show dominates Game 3 as Denver takes a big step closer to a championship
by @sportsreiter
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 12:48 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Jokic and Murray 1st teammates to record trip dubs in the same Finals game. First pair with 30-point triple doubles in the same game. Ever.
Why aren’t they bigger stars. NBA has to do a better job promoting them. pic.twitter.com/cdOlJKoIif – 12:37 AM
Jokic and Murray 1st teammates to record trip dubs in the same Finals game. First pair with 30-point triple doubles in the same game. Ever.
Why aren’t they bigger stars. NBA has to do a better job promoting them. pic.twitter.com/cdOlJKoIif – 12:37 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic had a triple double for the ages, Jamal Murray had a triple double too and Denver got the road win for a 2-1 lead in the #NBAFinals
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 12:35 AM
Nikola Jokic had a triple double for the ages, Jamal Murray had a triple double too and Denver got the road win for a 2-1 lead in the #NBAFinals
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/15… – 12:35 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals
33.3 points
14 rebounds
9.3 assists
61.5 2PT%
44.4 3PT%
85.7 FT%
First player in Finals history with a 30/20/10 game tonight.
Jokic: “I don’t care. It’s just a stat.”
pic.twitter.com/VRzFL4jLnU – 12:24 AM
Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals
33.3 points
14 rebounds
9.3 assists
61.5 2PT%
44.4 3PT%
85.7 FT%
First player in Finals history with a 30/20/10 game tonight.
Jokic: “I don’t care. It’s just a stat.”
pic.twitter.com/VRzFL4jLnU – 12:24 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: It was a historic night for the Nuggets’ duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and the Heat just couldn’t keep up. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Heat’s Game 3 loss miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Spoelstra: “They just pummeled us in the paint.” – 12:23 AM
NEW: It was a historic night for the Nuggets’ duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and the Heat just couldn’t keep up. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the Heat’s Game 3 loss miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Spoelstra: “They just pummeled us in the paint.” – 12:23 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Now diving into the Jamal Murray-Nikola Jokic two-man game, and how the Heat tried a lot of different answers defensively, and the Nuggets put a lot of sharp variations on it to allow it to dominate.
youtube.com/live/vPbrLG9q9… pic.twitter.com/lQgbulRgaS – 12:07 AM
Now diving into the Jamal Murray-Nikola Jokic two-man game, and how the Heat tried a lot of different answers defensively, and the Nuggets put a lot of sharp variations on it to allow it to dominate.
youtube.com/live/vPbrLG9q9… pic.twitter.com/lQgbulRgaS – 12:07 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Murray and Jokic are synced up 🤝
In their Finals debut:
59.3 PPG
20.7 RPG
19 APG
(via @Shapalicious)
pic.twitter.com/xqvzDlNRLY – 12:06 AM
Murray and Jokic are synced up 🤝
In their Finals debut:
59.3 PPG20.7 RPG19 APG(via @Shapalicious)
pic.twitter.com/xqvzDlNRLY – 12:06 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
A historic night for Jokic and Murray, and the Nuggets are back in control of the NBA Finals:
apnews.com/article/nba-fi… – 12:05 AM
A historic night for Jokic and Murray, and the Nuggets are back in control of the NBA Finals:
apnews.com/article/nba-fi… – 12:05 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
The smile on Nikola Jokic’s face when the question comes in Serbian is so genuine. No idea what he’s saying, but he seems to really appreciate the chance to address his fans at home in their language. – 12:02 AM
The smile on Nikola Jokic’s face when the question comes in Serbian is so genuine. No idea what he’s saying, but he seems to really appreciate the chance to address his fans at home in their language. – 12:02 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic on Christian Braun: “I told him he won us the game, with energy, with focus, with mindset.” – 12:01 AM
Nikola Jokic on Christian Braun: “I told him he won us the game, with energy, with focus, with mindset.” – 12:01 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“I told him ‘You won us the game,’” Nikola Jokic said of Christian Braun.
“He’s a winner, and he won us the game win energy. … Even when he makes a mistake, it’s an aggressive mistake. You cannot be mad at that.” – 12:00 AM
“I told him ‘You won us the game,’” Nikola Jokic said of Christian Braun.
“He’s a winner, and he won us the game win energy. … Even when he makes a mistake, it’s an aggressive mistake. You cannot be mad at that.” – 12:00 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic asked what he thinks about his historic Finals stat line: “To be honest, I just think it’s a win.” – 11:58 PM
Nikola Jokic asked what he thinks about his historic Finals stat line: “To be honest, I just think it’s a win.” – 11:58 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals—
33.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, 9.3 assists
59.0/44.4/85.7 shooting splits
+18 – 11:57 PM
Nikola Jokic in the NBA Finals—
33.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, 9.3 assists
59.0/44.4/85.7 shooting splits
+18 – 11:57 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @MG_Schindler and I are going live and talking about Game 3 of Nuggets-Heat, the Jokic-Murray two-man game, Chris Paul’s status in Phoenix, Dariq Whitehead and more.
youtube.com/live/vPbrLG9q9… pic.twitter.com/obXceRRgCP – 11:50 PM
Hello! @MG_Schindler and I are going live and talking about Game 3 of Nuggets-Heat, the Jokic-Murray two-man game, Chris Paul’s status in Phoenix, Dariq Whitehead and more.
youtube.com/live/vPbrLG9q9… pic.twitter.com/obXceRRgCP – 11:50 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Nikola Jokic records first 30-20-10 game in Finals history to lead Nuggets past Heat in Game 3
cbssports.com/nba/news/nikol… – 11:32 PM
Nikola Jokic records first 30-20-10 game in Finals history to lead Nuggets past Heat in Game 3
cbssports.com/nba/news/nikol… – 11:32 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray’s dueling triple-doubles give #Nuggets 2-1 series lead, wrest homecourt advantage back to Denver.
denverpost.com/2023/06/07/nug… – 11:31 PM
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray’s dueling triple-doubles give #Nuggets 2-1 series lead, wrest homecourt advantage back to Denver.
denverpost.com/2023/06/07/nug… – 11:31 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Caught up with Mike Miller, who was teammates with Nikola Jokic during Jokic’s rookie and sophomore seasons, just now. Asked him if he knew Jokic could be this player: “I did. I really did,” he told DNVR. – 11:29 PM
Caught up with Mike Miller, who was teammates with Nikola Jokic during Jokic’s rookie and sophomore seasons, just now. Asked him if he knew Jokic could be this player: “I did. I really did,” he told DNVR. – 11:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Of the 20 assists that Jokic/Murray had tonight, only 3 of them (Jamal from Jokic 2x, Jokic from Jamal) led to 3s. – 11:28 PM
Of the 20 assists that Jokic/Murray had tonight, only 3 of them (Jamal from Jokic 2x, Jokic from Jamal) led to 3s. – 11:28 PM
Chris Dempsey @chrisadempsey
A combined 66 points, 31 rebounds and 20 assists on over 50 percent shooting from #Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray tonight.
They are the best duo in the #NBA
Period. – 11:28 PM
A combined 66 points, 31 rebounds and 20 assists on over 50 percent shooting from #Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray tonight.
They are the best duo in the #NBA
Period. – 11:28 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Erik Spoelstra says Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are “elite players” and that the Heat lost too many of the 50-50 balls. pic.twitter.com/DvQ1vZXLzK – 11:27 PM
Erik Spoelstra says Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are “elite players” and that the Heat lost too many of the 50-50 balls. pic.twitter.com/DvQ1vZXLzK – 11:27 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“That’s greatness, man.” Aaron Gordon says of the Joker + Murray triple-doubles. – 11:23 PM
“That’s greatness, man.” Aaron Gordon says of the Joker + Murray triple-doubles. – 11:23 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
That MF performance by both Jokic and Murray was beyond SPECIAL!!! I’ve never seen anything like Jokic and he’s definitely 1 of 1. I still got the Heat in this series but I must say that I’m worried. Carry the hell on… – 11:20 PM
That MF performance by both Jokic and Murray was beyond SPECIAL!!! I’ve never seen anything like Jokic and he’s definitely 1 of 1. I still got the Heat in this series but I must say that I’m worried. Carry the hell on… – 11:20 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic is going on a HISTORIC run 🫡
Game 3: 32 PTS / 21 REB / 10 AST
He’s the first player in NBA history with 10+ triple-doubles in a single postseason 👏
pic.twitter.com/HwWbdtNmCX – 11:19 PM
Jokic is going on a HISTORIC run 🫡
Game 3: 32 PTS / 21 REB / 10 AST
He’s the first player in NBA history with 10+ triple-doubles in a single postseason 👏
pic.twitter.com/HwWbdtNmCX – 11:19 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone jokingly, I think, but maybe not, says he might play Nikola Jokic the entire second half for the rest of the Finals. – 11:19 PM
Michael Malone jokingly, I think, but maybe not, says he might play Nikola Jokic the entire second half for the rest of the Finals. – 11:19 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Michael Malone says Nikola Jokic might not get a rest in the second half the rest of the series. The room chuckles, but I’m not sure he’s joking. – 11:19 PM
Michael Malone says Nikola Jokic might not get a rest in the second half the rest of the series. The room chuckles, but I’m not sure he’s joking. – 11:19 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray: “A lot of guys play with each other. Those two guys play for each other.” – 11:17 PM
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray: “A lot of guys play with each other. Those two guys play for each other.” – 11:17 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Jokic and Murray become 1st teammates EVER to each have 30-point triple-doubles in NBA history 👏
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/GkGKaciJjO – 11:16 PM
Jokic and Murray become 1st teammates EVER to each have 30-point triple-doubles in NBA history 👏
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/GkGKaciJjO – 11:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
In their first Finals appearance as a duo:
Shaq/Kobe — Jokic/Jamal —
53.6 PPG 59.3 PPG
21.3 RPG 20.7 RPG
6.5 APG 19.3 APG pic.twitter.com/cdMcASDWSx – 11:15 PM
In their first Finals appearance as a duo:
Shaq/Kobe — Jokic/Jamal —
53.6 PPG 59.3 PPG
21.3 RPG 20.7 RPG
6.5 APG 19.3 APG pic.twitter.com/cdMcASDWSx – 11:15 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray: “By far their greatest performance as a duo in their seven years together.” – 11:14 PM
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray: “By far their greatest performance as a duo in their seven years together.” – 11:14 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone postgame on Nikola Jokic: “This guy has shown time and time again that he’s built for these moments. He thrives in these moments.” – 11:12 PM
Michael Malone postgame on Nikola Jokic: “This guy has shown time and time again that he’s built for these moments. He thrives in these moments.” – 11:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
We spent all this time talking about making Jokic a scorer and not a passer
And maybe
We should have been talking about Jimmy Butler’s assists just as much
Jimmy had 9 assists, 1 turnover in Game 2 Heat win
In Game 1 and 3 Nuggets wins, Jimmy held to combined 11:3 AST-TO – 11:12 PM
We spent all this time talking about making Jokic a scorer and not a passer
And maybe
We should have been talking about Jimmy Butler’s assists just as much
Jimmy had 9 assists, 1 turnover in Game 2 Heat win
In Game 1 and 3 Nuggets wins, Jimmy held to combined 11:3 AST-TO – 11:12 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: “Nothing he does surprises me ever.” – 11:12 PM
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: “Nothing he does surprises me ever.” – 11:12 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Players to average a 27-5-6 on a Finals run
Jokic (2023)
Murray (2023)
LeBron James (2015, ’17, ’18, ’20)
Stephen Curry (2015, ’17)
Allen Iverson (2001)
Kobe Bryant (2001)
Michael Jordan (1991, ’93)
Larry Bird (1987)
Rick Barry (1975)
John Havlicek (1974)
Jerry West (1969, ’70) – 11:11 PM
Players to average a 27-5-6 on a Finals run
Jokic (2023)
Murray (2023)
LeBron James (2015, ’17, ’18, ’20)
Stephen Curry (2015, ’17)
Allen Iverson (2001)
Kobe Bryant (2001)
Michael Jordan (1991, ’93)
Larry Bird (1987)
Rick Barry (1975)
John Havlicek (1974)
Jerry West (1969, ’70) – 11:11 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
Granted, a lot of folks hadn’t watched the Nuggets this season & most of the analysis of them has been way off. That’s partly because Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray are such unusual players who don’t fit any previous mold. The ‘untrained eye’ doesn’t understand what they’re watching – 11:11 PM
Granted, a lot of folks hadn’t watched the Nuggets this season & most of the analysis of them has been way off. That’s partly because Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray are such unusual players who don’t fit any previous mold. The ‘untrained eye’ doesn’t understand what they’re watching – 11:11 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray are the first teammates in NBA history (reg. season or playoffs) with a 30-point triple-double in the same game per @ESPNStatsInfo – 11:11 PM
Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray are the first teammates in NBA history (reg. season or playoffs) with a 30-point triple-double in the same game per @ESPNStatsInfo – 11:11 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Nikola Jokic is going to break the record for most broken records in a single Finals. I swear, every quarter it’s something new. – 11:10 PM
Nikola Jokic is going to break the record for most broken records in a single Finals. I swear, every quarter it’s something new. – 11:10 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– Nikola Jokic’s historic Game 3
– Christian Braun’s National Championship sequel
– CP3 news
– Scandoval reunion part 3
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=OgKfBX… pic.twitter.com/lUm6sCwxZ2 – 11:10 PM
Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– Nikola Jokic’s historic Game 3
– Christian Braun’s National Championship sequel
– CP3 news
– Scandoval reunion part 3
📺 youtube.com/watch?v=OgKfBX… pic.twitter.com/lUm6sCwxZ2 – 11:10 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Jamal Murray becomes the 2nd player in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double. First since teammate Nikola Jokic did it — 5 minutes before him. pic.twitter.com/3oxl6ZI41E – 11:09 PM
Jamal Murray becomes the 2nd player in NBA history to record a 30-point triple-double. First since teammate Nikola Jokic did it — 5 minutes before him. pic.twitter.com/3oxl6ZI41E – 11:09 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic and Jamal vs the Heat starters tonight:
Murray/Jokic — Heat starters —
66 PTS 66 PTS
31 REB 25 REB
20 AST 12 AST pic.twitter.com/7zn2NpNbwE – 11:08 PM
Jokic and Jamal vs the Heat starters tonight:
Murray/Jokic — Heat starters —
66 PTS 66 PTS
31 REB 25 REB
20 AST 12 AST pic.twitter.com/7zn2NpNbwE – 11:08 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic are the first teammates in Finals history to record triple doubles in the same game – 11:08 PM
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic are the first teammates in Finals history to record triple doubles in the same game – 11:08 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jokic, Nuggets kick sand in Heat’s faces, with 109-94 victory giving Denver 2-1 NBA Finals lead. sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/07/jok… – 11:08 PM
Jokic, Nuggets kick sand in Heat’s faces, with 109-94 victory giving Denver 2-1 NBA Finals lead. sun-sentinel.com/2023/06/07/jok… – 11:08 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Are Nikola Jokic AND Jamal Murray the two best players in the 2023 playoffs? – 11:08 PM
Are Nikola Jokic AND Jamal Murray the two best players in the 2023 playoffs? – 11:08 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Legendary stuff from Jokic and Murray. First pair of teammates with a triple-double in the same game while Jokic had the first 30-20-10 game in Finals history – 11:07 PM
Legendary stuff from Jokic and Murray. First pair of teammates with a triple-double in the same game while Jokic had the first 30-20-10 game in Finals history – 11:07 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
An impressive bounce back from start to finish from Denver, as Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray become the first teammates in NBA Finals history to post triple-doubles in the same game. Not bad. – 11:07 PM
An impressive bounce back from start to finish from Denver, as Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray become the first teammates in NBA Finals history to post triple-doubles in the same game. Not bad. – 11:07 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Jokic and Murray. Two 30 pt triple doubles from the same team for first time in NBA history. On the road. In the Finals. Crazy – 11:06 PM
Jokic and Murray. Two 30 pt triple doubles from the same team for first time in NBA history. On the road. In the Finals. Crazy – 11:06 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the first teammates in NBA Finals history with triple-doubles in the same game. – 11:06 PM
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the first teammates in NBA Finals history with triple-doubles in the same game. – 11:06 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Free tip to anyone interviewing Nikola Jokic: ask him about his teammates, not himself, and the answers will be much better. – 11:06 PM
Free tip to anyone interviewing Nikola Jokic: ask him about his teammates, not himself, and the answers will be much better. – 11:06 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Triple doubles by Jokic and Murray lead Denver past Heat 109-94. Nuggets crush Heat on boards 58-33 and take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals. Details: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 11:05 PM
NEW: Triple doubles by Jokic and Murray lead Denver past Heat 109-94. Nuggets crush Heat on boards 58-33 and take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals. Details: miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 11:05 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
And that’s it. The Nuggets finish a whale of a game and take a 2-1 series lead in the Finals. They win this one 109-94…..Jokic and Murray dominated from the opening jump. We have Game 4 on Friday night – 11:05 PM
And that’s it. The Nuggets finish a whale of a game and take a 2-1 series lead in the Finals. They win this one 109-94…..Jokic and Murray dominated from the opening jump. We have Game 4 on Friday night – 11:05 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Jamal Murray becomes the 2nd player in NBA history to record a triple-double.
First since teammate Nikola Jokic did it — 5 minutes before him. pic.twitter.com/koME3oK4oY – 11:04 PM
Jamal Murray becomes the 2nd player in NBA history to record a triple-double.
First since teammate Nikola Jokic did it — 5 minutes before him. pic.twitter.com/koME3oK4oY – 11:04 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Nikola Jokic with 32 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists. He has three of the five 30/20/10 playoff games in NBA history. Seriously, how can he be that good? – 11:04 PM
Nikola Jokic with 32 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists. He has three of the five 30/20/10 playoff games in NBA history. Seriously, how can he be that good? – 11:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
and now Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the first teammates in NBA history, regular or postseason, with 30-point triple doubles in the same game 😂 – 11:04 PM
and now Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the first teammates in NBA history, regular or postseason, with 30-point triple doubles in the same game 😂 – 11:04 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Heat 109-94 in Game 3:
-Joker: 32-21-10
-Jamal: 34-10-10
I am vindicated. Called ’em Kobe and Shaq and they’re doing the thing. pic.twitter.com/algJryw6U7 – 11:04 PM
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Heat 109-94 in Game 3:
-Joker: 32-21-10
-Jamal: 34-10-10
I am vindicated. Called ’em Kobe and Shaq and they’re doing the thing. pic.twitter.com/algJryw6U7 – 11:04 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic are the 2nd pair of teammates to each have 30 points and 10 assists in a playoff game, joining Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter in 1992 against the Suns per @ESPNStatsInfo – 11:04 PM
Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic are the 2nd pair of teammates to each have 30 points and 10 assists in a playoff game, joining Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter in 1992 against the Suns per @ESPNStatsInfo – 11:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Teammates to each record a triple-double in a Finals game:
— Steph and Draymond
— Jokic and Jamal
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/FI5gjzLL7e – 11:03 PM
Teammates to each record a triple-double in a Finals game:
— Steph and Draymond
— Jokic and Jamal
That’s the list. pic.twitter.com/FI5gjzLL7e – 11:03 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray both with triple-doubles in the Nuggets Game 3 win:
Jokic: 32 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists
Murray: 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists
They’re claiming the top-spot as the NBA’s best duo. – 11:03 PM
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray both with triple-doubles in the Nuggets Game 3 win:
Jokic: 32 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists
Murray: 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists
They’re claiming the top-spot as the NBA’s best duo. – 11:03 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
In the Denver Nuggets’ Game 3 win over the Miami Heat, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for:
66 points
31 rebounds
20 assists
4 threes
2 blocks
1 steal
55.8 FG%
50 3PT%
Both Jokic and Murray had a triple-double. pic.twitter.com/bzblM4SMRI – 11:03 PM
In the Denver Nuggets’ Game 3 win over the Miami Heat, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combined for:
66 points
31 rebounds
20 assists
4 threes
2 blocks
1 steal
55.8 FG%
50 3PT%
Both Jokic and Murray had a triple-double. pic.twitter.com/bzblM4SMRI – 11:03 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets up 2-1 with a commanding 109-94 lead. They can get greedy come Friday’s Game 4.
Joker and Jamal were special. The type of games that carve legacies. – 11:03 PM
#Nuggets up 2-1 with a commanding 109-94 lead. They can get greedy come Friday’s Game 4.
Joker and Jamal were special. The type of games that carve legacies. – 11:03 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Nuggets use 32-21-10 from Jokic and 34-10-10 from Murray for a 109-94 win over #Heat. – 11:02 PM
#Nuggets use 32-21-10 from Jokic and 34-10-10 from Murray for a 109-94 win over #Heat. – 11:02 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Jokic and Robinson take a spill. And there’s a foul called where KCP goes to the line. But then next poss. Kyle Lowry slips in the same area and tells officials about the wet spot. Did they not dry it?! ( Continued…) pic.twitter.com/kJEf5tIFzi – 11:02 PM
Jokic and Robinson take a spill. And there’s a foul called where KCP goes to the line. But then next poss. Kyle Lowry slips in the same area and tells officials about the wet spot. Did they not dry it?! ( Continued…) pic.twitter.com/kJEf5tIFzi – 11:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
32 PTS
21 REB
10 AST
The only player in NBA history with multiple 30/20/10 playoff games… Jokic has done it 3 times. pic.twitter.com/VT6vfFWaKO – 11:01 PM
Jokic tonight:
32 PTS
21 REB
10 AST
The only player in NBA history with multiple 30/20/10 playoff games… Jokic has done it 3 times. pic.twitter.com/VT6vfFWaKO – 11:01 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s first three NBA Finals games of his career:
– 27 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists
– 41 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists
– 32 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists – 11:00 PM
Nikola Jokic’s first three NBA Finals games of his career:
– 27 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists
– 41 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists
– 32 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists – 11:00 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Haywood Highsmith needs to be backup 5 moving forward
Plus if you do that, you need to match Bam minutes with Jokic – 10:58 PM
Haywood Highsmith needs to be backup 5 moving forward
Plus if you do that, you need to match Bam minutes with Jokic – 10:58 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
What was the total line on Jokic pts, rebs and asts? #Nuggets #Heat – 10:52 PM
What was the total line on Jokic pts, rebs and asts? #Nuggets #Heat – 10:52 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
30-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist performances in NBA playoff history (via @Stathead):
Nikola Jokic (3)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Wilt Chamberlain – 10:51 PM
30-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist performances in NBA playoff history (via @Stathead):
Nikola Jokic (3)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Wilt Chamberlain – 10:51 PM
Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
Jokic is playing incredibly well but I continue to be distracted by how it sounds as if Van Gundy and Jackson have never actually watched Jokic play basketball before. – 10:51 PM
Jokic is playing incredibly well but I continue to be distracted by how it sounds as if Van Gundy and Jackson have never actually watched Jokic play basketball before. – 10:51 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Mark Jackson: “I don’t know what to tell you, it’s just pink.”
Jeff Van Gundy: “But what IS IT? Strawberry lemonade has strawberries in it. Pink lemonade is what, just pink?What flavor is pink? I want answers!”
Mike Breen: “Jokic at the line, shooting two.” pic.twitter.com/qm9lNhXNcy – 10:51 PM
Mark Jackson: “I don’t know what to tell you, it’s just pink.”
Jeff Van Gundy: “But what IS IT? Strawberry lemonade has strawberries in it. Pink lemonade is what, just pink?What flavor is pink? I want answers!”
Mike Breen: “Jokic at the line, shooting two.” pic.twitter.com/qm9lNhXNcy – 10:51 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
To the untrained eye, it feels like if the Heat aren’t trying to prevent Jokic from being a scorer and a passer, they should at least consider that approach. AK – 10:51 PM
To the untrained eye, it feels like if the Heat aren’t trying to prevent Jokic from being a scorer and a passer, they should at least consider that approach. AK – 10:51 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
Someone should ask Spoelstra tonight if the gameplan was to turn Jokic into a scorer and a playmaker – 10:51 PM
Someone should ask Spoelstra tonight if the gameplan was to turn Jokic into a scorer and a playmaker – 10:51 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
I mean, yeah, Jokic has 30/20/10 in the most important game of the season – but he hasn’t requested a trade recently or made any controversial social media posts, so he’s not compelling.
So we should prob ignore him and the Nuggets. – 10:50 PM
I mean, yeah, Jokic has 30/20/10 in the most important game of the season – but he hasn’t requested a trade recently or made any controversial social media posts, so he’s not compelling.
So we should prob ignore him and the Nuggets. – 10:50 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
It feels like Nikola Jokic has a “He’s got what?!?!” stat line every single game – 10:50 PM
It feels like Nikola Jokic has a “He’s got what?!?!” stat line every single game – 10:50 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
To the trained eye, I think Nikola Jokic did pretty damn good as a scorer and passer tonight. – 10:50 PM
To the trained eye, I think Nikola Jokic did pretty damn good as a scorer and passer tonight. – 10:50 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jamal Murray is one rebound away from a triple-double….He and Jokic were insane tonight – 10:50 PM
Jamal Murray is one rebound away from a triple-double….He and Jokic were insane tonight – 10:50 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nikola Jokic has 3 career games with 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in the playoffs. The rest of NBA history has 2 such games combined in the playoffs.
Nikola Jokic3
Rest of NBA2
>> Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Wilt Chamberlain (1 each)
@ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/D8XZxVhFMj – 10:49 PM
Nikola Jokic has 3 career games with 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in the playoffs. The rest of NBA history has 2 such games combined in the playoffs.
Nikola Jokic3
Rest of NBA2
>> Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Wilt Chamberlain (1 each)
@ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/D8XZxVhFMj – 10:49 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Nikola Jokic has all-time soft touch in the paint pic.twitter.com/zKi47n6kUn – 10:49 PM
Nikola Jokic has all-time soft touch in the paint pic.twitter.com/zKi47n6kUn – 10:49 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
This is just an astounding performance by Jokic. He’s done it so many times, but seeing him play this well on this stage on the road is unbelievable. – 10:49 PM
This is just an astounding performance by Jokic. He’s done it so many times, but seeing him play this well on this stage on the road is unbelievable. – 10:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
lol some dudes get these triple-doubles in the playoffs and it’s an extinction level event
For Jokic… it’s just a Wednesday – 10:48 PM
lol some dudes get these triple-doubles in the playoffs and it’s an extinction level event
For Jokic… it’s just a Wednesday – 10:48 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
What’s the closest historical comp for Nikola Jokic, and why is it Wilt Chamberlain? – 10:48 PM
What’s the closest historical comp for Nikola Jokic, and why is it Wilt Chamberlain? – 10:48 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
So Joker has 3 of the five 30-20-10 playoff games now. Including 2 this year. Seems relevant! pic.twitter.com/76t7YrwxOy – 10:48 PM
So Joker has 3 of the five 30-20-10 playoff games now. Including 2 this year. Seems relevant! pic.twitter.com/76t7YrwxOy – 10:48 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic just became the first player in NBA history to record a game with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in the Finals….. – 10:47 PM
Nikola Jokic just became the first player in NBA history to record a game with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in the Finals….. – 10:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
30-20-10 games, NBA postseason history
– 1967 Wilt (East semis)
– 1970 Kareem (East Finals)
– 2021 Jokic (West semis)
– 2023 Jokic (WCF)
– 2023 Jokic (NBA FINALS) – 10:46 PM
30-20-10 games, NBA postseason history
– 1967 Wilt (East semis)
– 1970 Kareem (East Finals)
– 2021 Jokic (West semis)
– 2023 Jokic (WCF)
– 2023 Jokic (NBA FINALS) – 10:46 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
32 pts, 20 rebs and 10 ast for Nikola Jokic. #Nuggets #Heat – 10:46 PM
32 pts, 20 rebs and 10 ast for Nikola Jokic. #Nuggets #Heat – 10:46 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nikola Jokic in Game 3 records the first 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assist game in NBA Finals history.
1-of-1 pic.twitter.com/4TYr0NwwyB – 10:45 PM
Nikola Jokic in Game 3 records the first 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assist game in NBA Finals history.
1-of-1 pic.twitter.com/4TYr0NwwyB – 10:45 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Nikola Jokic has the first 30-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist game in NBA Finals history (at least since all that stuff was tracked). – 10:45 PM
Nikola Jokic has the first 30-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist game in NBA Finals history (at least since all that stuff was tracked). – 10:45 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Add on more history for Nikola Jokic: first player in NBA Finals history with 30-20-10. First player with 10 triple-doubles in a single postseason. First player with a triple-double in two of his first three Finals games per @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:45 PM
Add on more history for Nikola Jokic: first player in NBA Finals history with 30-20-10. First player with 10 triple-doubles in a single postseason. First player with a triple-double in two of his first three Finals games per @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:45 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Nikola Jokic has the first 30-20-10 game in NBA Finals history, per @ESPNStatsInfo. (Blocks weren’t an official stat in the Russell/Wilt days.) – 10:44 PM
Nikola Jokic has the first 30-20-10 game in NBA Finals history, per @ESPNStatsInfo. (Blocks weren’t an official stat in the Russell/Wilt days.) – 10:44 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history with 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in the Finals. He’s responsible for three of the five 30-20-10 playoff games ever – two of those have come this postseason. – 10:43 PM
Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history with 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in the Finals. He’s responsible for three of the five 30-20-10 playoff games ever – two of those have come this postseason. – 10:43 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
30-20-10 games in postseason:
Nikola Jokic: 3
Every other player in the history of basketball: 2 – 10:43 PM
30-20-10 games in postseason:
Nikola Jokic: 3
Every other player in the history of basketball: 2 – 10:43 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history to record at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists in a Finals game. – 10:43 PM
Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history to record at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists in a Finals game. – 10:43 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
How this new CBA is set up, the development and eventual role of players like Christian Braun become critical.
Denver with 3 max players (Jokic, Murray, Porter Jr.) has very little wiggle room outside of drafting and developing their own players. – 10:43 PM
How this new CBA is set up, the development and eventual role of players like Christian Braun become critical.
Denver with 3 max players (Jokic, Murray, Porter Jr.) has very little wiggle room outside of drafting and developing their own players. – 10:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Jokic minutes will be interesting down the stretch. They kept him on the floor to protect against the fourth quarter Miami hurricane but now they have to pray the clock runs out because he’s not getting all of these defensive rebounds – 10:40 PM
The Jokic minutes will be interesting down the stretch. They kept him on the floor to protect against the fourth quarter Miami hurricane but now they have to pray the clock runs out because he’s not getting all of these defensive rebounds – 10:40 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
I seriously wonder how many Finals games have ever featured three players from same team with double-digit scoring, at least five assists and at least seven rebounds each.
Joker/Jamal/AG doing that right now. – 10:40 PM
I seriously wonder how many Finals games have ever featured three players from same team with double-digit scoring, at least five assists and at least seven rebounds each.
Joker/Jamal/AG doing that right now. – 10:40 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Christian Braun is going to be Jokic’s first All-Star teammate at this rate, damn. – 10:35 PM
Christian Braun is going to be Jokic’s first All-Star teammate at this rate, damn. – 10:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets are 3 Murray rebounds, 1 Murray assist, and 1 Joker assist away from dueling triple-doubles in the Finals. – 10:34 PM
The Nuggets are 3 Murray rebounds, 1 Murray assist, and 1 Joker assist away from dueling triple-doubles in the Finals. – 10:34 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Nuggets ahead by 21 with 8:28 to play. Jokic and Murray have led the way. – 10:33 PM
The Nuggets ahead by 21 with 8:28 to play. Jokic and Murray have led the way. – 10:33 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
The Christian Braun Game — except Joker has a 30-20-9 right now – 10:33 PM
The Christian Braun Game — except Joker has a 30-20-9 right now – 10:33 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic is one assist shy of a ridiculous 30-20-10. No player has had 30-20-10 in the NBA Finals per @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:31 PM
Nikola Jokic is one assist shy of a ridiculous 30-20-10. No player has had 30-20-10 in the NBA Finals per @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Last 4 players with a 25/20 Finals game:
Shaq
Duncan
Bird
And now, Jokic. pic.twitter.com/kK77Zj7WY3 – 10:30 PM
Last 4 players with a 25/20 Finals game:
Shaq
Duncan
Bird
And now, Jokic. pic.twitter.com/kK77Zj7WY3 – 10:30 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
I swear, one of these years I’m going to stop being surprised by how Nikola Jokic still manages to score when he appears to be utterly out of control.
One of these years.
Maybe.
(Frickin’ guy is amazing.) – 10:30 PM
I swear, one of these years I’m going to stop being surprised by how Nikola Jokic still manages to score when he appears to be utterly out of control.
One of these years.
Maybe.
(Frickin’ guy is amazing.) – 10:30 PM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Nikola Jokic is the first player ever with 30-20-10 in an NBA Finals game. – 10:30 PM
Nikola Jokic is the first player ever with 30-20-10 in an NBA Finals game. – 10:30 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Jokic headed toward another historic game here, into 30-20-10 territory – 10:29 PM
Jokic headed toward another historic game here, into 30-20-10 territory – 10:29 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Jokic two points and one assist away from an 30-20-10 triple double. #Nuggets #Heat – 10:29 PM
Jokic two points and one assist away from an 30-20-10 triple double. #Nuggets #Heat – 10:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Christian Braun is zone busting without being a shooter. His size-speed-athleticism combo next to Jokic is powerful. #GetToThePaintOrDieTryin – 10:28 PM
Christian Braun is zone busting without being a shooter. His size-speed-athleticism combo next to Jokic is powerful. #GetToThePaintOrDieTryin – 10:28 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic: 28 points, 20 rebounds, 9 assists in 35 minutes. It’s been a masterclass. – 10:28 PM
Nikola Jokic: 28 points, 20 rebounds, 9 assists in 35 minutes. It’s been a masterclass. – 10:28 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
3rd quarter rebounds in Game 3
– Jokic: 5
– MPJ: 4
– Miami Heat: 3 – 10:24 PM
3rd quarter rebounds in Game 3
– Jokic: 5
– MPJ: 4
– Miami Heat: 3 – 10:24 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Second straight game that Nikola Jokic had a big third quarter. This time, he scored or assisted on 16 points in the third. Heat scored 20 as a team per @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:23 PM
Second straight game that Nikola Jokic had a big third quarter. This time, he scored or assisted on 16 points in the third. Heat scored 20 as a team per @ESPNStatsInfo – 10:23 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
If the Nuggets pull this off with the kind of triple-double that Jokic is going to have.
National talking heads are going to have to do full segments on the Serbian big. . pic.twitter.com/CM9awm7LGC – 10:23 PM
If the Nuggets pull this off with the kind of triple-double that Jokic is going to have.
National talking heads are going to have to do full segments on the Serbian big. . pic.twitter.com/CM9awm7LGC – 10:23 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
82-68 at the end of 3. Butler with 26, Jokic with 26-17-9, Murray with 22. Heat shooters not shooting, and they’re getting gashed on the glass. That’s the game so far – 10:22 PM
82-68 at the end of 3. Butler with 26, Jokic with 26-17-9, Murray with 22. Heat shooters not shooting, and they’re getting gashed on the glass. That’s the game so far – 10:22 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Nikola Jokic has 26 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists thru 3 quarters.
There have only been four 30-20-10 games in postseason history. Jokic owns two of them.
It’s also never been done in the FInals. – 10:22 PM
Nikola Jokic has 26 points, 17 rebounds and 9 assists thru 3 quarters.
There have only been four 30-20-10 games in postseason history. Jokic owns two of them.
It’s also never been done in the FInals. – 10:22 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Heat score final 5 pts of 3Q and trail #Nuggets 82-68 but that mini-run keeps them within striking distance. Jokic 26, Murray 22, Gordon 11, Braun 10; Butler 26, Adebayo 15. – 10:22 PM
#Heat score final 5 pts of 3Q and trail #Nuggets 82-68 but that mini-run keeps them within striking distance. Jokic 26, Murray 22, Gordon 11, Braun 10; Butler 26, Adebayo 15. – 10:22 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic has 26-17-9 through three quarters. Such a monster. pic.twitter.com/EJqUqXpWaX – 10:21 PM
Jokic has 26-17-9 through three quarters. Such a monster. pic.twitter.com/EJqUqXpWaX – 10:21 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Nuggets 82, Heat 68. Nikola Jokic with 26 points, 17 points nine assists. Jamal Murray with 22 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Nuggets led by as many as 19 points in the third quarter. – 10:21 PM
End of third quarter: Nuggets 82, Heat 68. Nikola Jokic with 26 points, 17 points nine assists. Jamal Murray with 22 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Nuggets led by as many as 19 points in the third quarter. – 10:21 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Nuggets push to 19-point lead in third, go into fourth up 82-68 on Heat. Butler with 24 for Heat, Adebayo 15 and 10. Jokic 26, 17, 9 for Denver. – 10:20 PM
Nuggets push to 19-point lead in third, go into fourth up 82-68 on Heat. Butler with 24 for Heat, Adebayo 15 and 10. Jokic 26, 17, 9 for Denver. – 10:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
They’re zoning Jokic and he’s giving them a 5-point Zagats review – 10:19 PM
They’re zoning Jokic and he’s giving them a 5-point Zagats review – 10:19 PM
Chris Herring @Herring_NBA
Lmao, no JVG did not just say all Jokic does is “win, win, win” as they showed Khaled on the screen – 10:16 PM
Lmao, no JVG did not just say all Jokic does is “win, win, win” as they showed Khaled on the screen – 10:16 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Rebound margin now 43-24 Denver. Can’t survive that on nights you’re shooting 37 percent, not with Jokic’s greatness and Murray’s really goodness. – 10:16 PM
Rebound margin now 43-24 Denver. Can’t survive that on nights you’re shooting 37 percent, not with Jokic’s greatness and Murray’s really goodness. – 10:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jokic pulverized Miami in this 3rd quarter.
– 12 points (5/5 FGs)
– 5 rebounds
– assist to Gordon
– block Bam
– answered Jimmy 3 with a 3 of his own
Jacked the lead up and earned a rest – 10:15 PM
Jokic pulverized Miami in this 3rd quarter.
– 12 points (5/5 FGs)
– 5 rebounds
– assist to Gordon
– block Bam
– answered Jimmy 3 with a 3 of his own
Jacked the lead up and earned a rest – 10:15 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Denver’s third leading scorer has been unspeakably bad and the Nuggets are still on verge of running Miami out of the gym. What a performance by Jokic and Murray so far. – 10:14 PM
Denver’s third leading scorer has been unspeakably bad and the Nuggets are still on verge of running Miami out of the gym. What a performance by Jokic and Murray so far. – 10:14 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Denver’s up 16 points, its most of the game. Miami’s scored just 14 points in third quarter. Nuggets playing outstanding two-way basketball and attacking the paint. They’re up to 44 points inside. Joker’s got 26/17/8 and Jamal’s sitting on 22/5/8.
There for the taking. – 10:14 PM
Denver’s up 16 points, its most of the game. Miami’s scored just 14 points in third quarter. Nuggets playing outstanding two-way basketball and attacking the paint. They’re up to 44 points inside. Joker’s got 26/17/8 and Jamal’s sitting on 22/5/8.
There for the taking. – 10:14 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets suddenly have a 78-62 lead after some CB and KCP baskets.
Joker’s up to 26-17-8
It’s also been Aaron Gordon to really show up in the 3rd quarter. He has 11 on the game. – 10:13 PM
The Nuggets suddenly have a 78-62 lead after some CB and KCP baskets.
Joker’s up to 26-17-8
It’s also been Aaron Gordon to really show up in the 3rd quarter. He has 11 on the game. – 10:13 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
That post up and pass to a cutting Braun by Gordon was Jokic-esque – 10:13 PM
That post up and pass to a cutting Braun by Gordon was Jokic-esque – 10:13 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets are getting Murray a rest here.
Brown
KCP
CB
AG
Joker
Joker’s gonna have to do more of everything. – 10:11 PM
Nuggets are getting Murray a rest here.
Brown
KCP
CB
AG
Joker
Joker’s gonna have to do more of everything. – 10:11 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
The Nuggets are FIGHTING on the glass just like they need to. Jokic burying threes doesn’t hurt either. – 10:10 PM
The Nuggets are FIGHTING on the glass just like they need to. Jokic burying threes doesn’t hurt either. – 10:10 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Nuggets starting to exert their will in the third. And everything Jokic is doing feels loud, more effective and dramatic. 73-60 – 10:10 PM
Nuggets starting to exert their will in the third. And everything Jokic is doing feels loud, more effective and dramatic. 73-60 – 10:10 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jimmy Butler and Jokic trade 3s. Denver’s up 13 with four minutes left in the third. That’s 21 for Butler on 20 shots. Joker with 25-14-8 on 10-15 FG. – 10:09 PM
Jimmy Butler and Jokic trade 3s. Denver’s up 13 with four minutes left in the third. That’s 21 for Butler on 20 shots. Joker with 25-14-8 on 10-15 FG. – 10:09 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Butler continues to not be aggressive enough on these baseline drives. Kicked two in a row out for missed threes when he had Jokic beat – 10:08 PM
Butler continues to not be aggressive enough on these baseline drives. Kicked two in a row out for missed threes when he had Jokic beat – 10:08 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have 44 of the Nuggets’ 67 points. – 10:06 PM
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have 44 of the Nuggets’ 67 points. – 10:06 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Animated words from Joker to his Nuggets teammates on bench at beginning of this timeout. – 10:01 PM
Animated words from Joker to his Nuggets teammates on bench at beginning of this timeout. – 10:01 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Nuggets open up with a 6-0 run. Two Gordon scores at the rim and a buttery Jokic jumper. Heat timeout. – 10:00 PM
Nuggets open up with a 6-0 run. Two Gordon scores at the rim and a buttery Jokic jumper. Heat timeout. – 10:00 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
It’s a 6-0 Nuggets run to start the third. Denver’s up 11. Timeout Miami.
Jokic got it started with a FT line jumper. AG continued it with a lob off Jokic’s eighth assist and a dunk off Murray’s fifth helper. – 9:59 PM
It’s a 6-0 Nuggets run to start the third. Denver’s up 11. Timeout Miami.
Jokic got it started with a FT line jumper. AG continued it with a lob off Jokic’s eighth assist and a dunk off Murray’s fifth helper. – 9:59 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Game 3 has been the one for the stars…..Jokic and Murray have combined to score over half of Denver’s points
Jimmy and Bam have combined to score over half of Miami’s points – 9:52 PM
Game 3 has been the one for the stars…..Jokic and Murray have combined to score over half of Denver’s points
Jimmy and Bam have combined to score over half of Miami’s points – 9:52 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Nuggets have a 53-48 lead over Miami at the half.
The runs has everyone’s anxiety through the roof but Jamal Murray (20 points) and Jokic (14p/12r/7A) has helped ease the pain.
If you’re Malone, what’s the message to the team? – 9:51 PM
Nuggets have a 53-48 lead over Miami at the half.
The runs has everyone’s anxiety through the roof but Jamal Murray (20 points) and Jokic (14p/12r/7A) has helped ease the pain.
If you’re Malone, what’s the message to the team? – 9:51 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Big key for Denver right now is its ability to hold up in the possessions Murray was off the floor, and then the possessions Jokic was off the floor….they won those minutes, and that’s been the difference so far – 9:50 PM
Big key for Denver right now is its ability to hold up in the possessions Murray was off the floor, and then the possessions Jokic was off the floor….they won those minutes, and that’s been the difference so far – 9:50 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jokic’s incredible Finals stats keep piling up 📈 pic.twitter.com/GA7odWayLP – 9:46 PM
Jokic’s incredible Finals stats keep piling up 📈 pic.twitter.com/GA7odWayLP – 9:46 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Miami’s ability to zone behind the blitz and defend 4 with 3 and one of those 4 being Jokic and still close out shooters is something else. #NBAFinals – 9:45 PM
Miami’s ability to zone behind the blitz and defend 4 with 3 and one of those 4 being Jokic and still close out shooters is something else. #NBAFinals – 9:45 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Near the end of the first half, Jokic was in the paint And Mike was waving his arms in the corner. Jokic took the shot himself and likely got fouled but didn’t make it. Next time down, he purposely got it to Mike in the corner, and MPJ bricked it.
Porter must make those. – 9:45 PM
Near the end of the first half, Jokic was in the paint And Mike was waving his arms in the corner. Jokic took the shot himself and likely got fouled but didn’t make it. Next time down, he purposely got it to Mike in the corner, and MPJ bricked it.
Porter must make those. – 9:45 PM
Surya Fernandez @SuryaHeatNBA
Look how hard Jokic and Murray had to work only to have a minuscule lead at the half. (Plus they benefited from several dubious calls.) Let’s see how sustainable that is and how much energy those two have left by the fourth quarter. – 9:43 PM
Look how hard Jokic and Murray had to work only to have a minuscule lead at the half. (Plus they benefited from several dubious calls.) Let’s see how sustainable that is and how much energy those two have left by the fourth quarter. – 9:43 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Nuggets lead at half. Jokic and Murray are terrific but have the gnawing feeling that unless someone else decides to join the party that it’s not going to be enough. – 9:43 PM
Nuggets lead at half. Jokic and Murray are terrific but have the gnawing feeling that unless someone else decides to join the party that it’s not going to be enough. – 9:43 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic finally went to the line again – had to flop on a shove after he’s been getting hammered in the paint. Denver’s got the lead at halftime by 5, But it’s not the first half that matters. Nuggets need to close with two more quarters and find a third scorer, please. Good start. – 9:41 PM
Jokic finally went to the line again – had to flop on a shove after he’s been getting hammered in the paint. Denver’s got the lead at halftime by 5, But it’s not the first half that matters. Nuggets need to close with two more quarters and find a third scorer, please. Good start. – 9:41 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Heat 53-48:
-Joker: 14-12-7, gets serious about rebounding in a big game
-Jamal: 20 points, 4 assists
-Other 3 starters: 6 points on 3/12 FG
Denver’s gonna need more from the others. Jamal played 23 first half minutes pic.twitter.com/ge6O3B6zcd – 9:40 PM
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Heat 53-48:
-Joker: 14-12-7, gets serious about rebounding in a big game
-Jamal: 20 points, 4 assists
-Other 3 starters: 6 points on 3/12 FG
Denver’s gonna need more from the others. Jamal played 23 first half minutes pic.twitter.com/ge6O3B6zcd – 9:40 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic: 14 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists
Jamal Murray: 20 points on 8-13 shooting
They came to play. – 9:40 PM
Nikola Jokic: 14 points, 12 rebounds, 7 assists
Jamal Murray: 20 points on 8-13 shooting
They came to play. – 9:40 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: Nuggets 53, Heat 48.
A really competitive first half between two very good teams. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo have combined for 27 points for the Heat. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have combined for 34 points for the Nuggets. – 9:40 PM
Halftime: Nuggets 53, Heat 48.
A really competitive first half between two very good teams. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo have combined for 27 points for the Heat. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have combined for 34 points for the Nuggets. – 9:40 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
I did not expect the Heat to start blitzing Murray/Jokic DHOs. Certainly leaves you vulnerable behind the blitz.
Even though Porter missed the 3, Jokic is now rebounding vs. smalls. – 9:39 PM
I did not expect the Heat to start blitzing Murray/Jokic DHOs. Certainly leaves you vulnerable behind the blitz.
Even though Porter missed the 3, Jokic is now rebounding vs. smalls. – 9:39 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Lowry misses a buzzer-beating 3. Denver leads 53-48 at halftime. Joker leads Denver with 14-12-7. Murray has a game-high 20 points. Nuggets not named Jamal Murray are 1-8 from 3.
Jimmy Butler leads Miami with 14 points. Bam Adebayo has 13. – 9:39 PM
Lowry misses a buzzer-beating 3. Denver leads 53-48 at halftime. Joker leads Denver with 14-12-7. Murray has a game-high 20 points. Nuggets not named Jamal Murray are 1-8 from 3.
Jimmy Butler leads Miami with 14 points. Bam Adebayo has 13. – 9:39 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Halftime in Miami!! The Nuggets lead the Heat 53-48…..well played first half for Denver….Murray is cooking, Jokic is doing Jokic things…. – 9:39 PM
Halftime in Miami!! The Nuggets lead the Heat 53-48…..well played first half for Denver….Murray is cooking, Jokic is doing Jokic things…. – 9:39 PM
Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Kyle Lowry was standing right there and even he had to be impressed with that Jokic flop. – 9:39 PM
Kyle Lowry was standing right there and even he had to be impressed with that Jokic flop. – 9:39 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Nuggets 53, Heat 48 at half. Neither team has led by more than five. Adebayo and Jokic each with double-doubles. Murray with 20 for Denver, Butler 14 for Heat. – 9:39 PM
Nuggets 53, Heat 48 at half. Neither team has led by more than five. Adebayo and Jokic each with double-doubles. Murray with 20 for Denver, Butler 14 for Heat. – 9:39 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
On one hand, Caleb Martin definitely extended the arm and pushed Nikola Jokic. It’s a foul.
On the other hand, do we really believe one of Caleb Martin’s forearms can send Nikola Jokic flying?
53-48 Denver at the half. – 9:38 PM
On one hand, Caleb Martin definitely extended the arm and pushed Nikola Jokic. It’s a foul.
On the other hand, do we really believe one of Caleb Martin’s forearms can send Nikola Jokic flying?
53-48 Denver at the half. – 9:38 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
They could pretty much call a foul on Miami anytime Jokic goes up for a rebound – 9:38 PM
They could pretty much call a foul on Miami anytime Jokic goes up for a rebound – 9:38 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
For a really, really, really big person, Nikola Jokic sure falls a lot. – 9:37 PM
For a really, really, really big person, Nikola Jokic sure falls a lot. – 9:37 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Aaron Gordon picks up his third foul late in the second quarter. Jeff Green back in for the final 1:18 of the 2Q. Nuggets up 5. – 9:35 PM
Aaron Gordon picks up his third foul late in the second quarter. Jeff Green back in for the final 1:18 of the 2Q. Nuggets up 5. – 9:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets really just aren’t gonna get offense from anybody other than Jamal and Joker. Yeesh. – 9:33 PM
The Nuggets really just aren’t gonna get offense from anybody other than Jamal and Joker. Yeesh. – 9:33 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are playing brilliant as usual. But the Nuggets have grown this season with the rest of their depth. Hasn’t been a factor in Game 3 yet. – 9:33 PM
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are playing brilliant as usual. But the Nuggets have grown this season with the rest of their depth. Hasn’t been a factor in Game 3 yet. – 9:33 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
After Game 7 of the ECF I told Bam to give Jokic hell and I’m glad my words of inspiration were so impactful pic.twitter.com/c3ai0ATiCx – 9:32 PM
After Game 7 of the ECF I told Bam to give Jokic hell and I’m glad my words of inspiration were so impactful pic.twitter.com/c3ai0ATiCx – 9:32 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Bam is doing a good job of fronting to deny Jokic, so the Nuggets try to swing it and set a cross screen to get it to him in the post.
…Except MPJ dribbles into a contested midranger instead of looking for Jokic. pic.twitter.com/nSCEBqQ6HA – 9:30 PM
Bam is doing a good job of fronting to deny Jokic, so the Nuggets try to swing it and set a cross screen to get it to him in the post.
…Except MPJ dribbles into a contested midranger instead of looking for Jokic. pic.twitter.com/nSCEBqQ6HA – 9:30 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
We’re three assists away from a Joker first-half triple-double. There’s still 2:48 left in the second quarter. – 9:29 PM
We’re three assists away from a Joker first-half triple-double. There’s still 2:48 left in the second quarter. – 9:29 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
When Jamal Murray is hitting pull-up 3s like this, it’s almost impossible to stop the Jokic-Murray two-man game – 9:24 PM
When Jamal Murray is hitting pull-up 3s like this, it’s almost impossible to stop the Jokic-Murray two-man game – 9:24 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Heat have now mixed in some switching on these Murray-Jokic actions, but he’s still getting free
They haven’t made them uncomfortable at all yet aside from the press – 9:23 PM
Heat have now mixed in some switching on these Murray-Jokic actions, but he’s still getting free
They haven’t made them uncomfortable at all yet aside from the press – 9:23 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Nikola Jokic already with as many assists as he had in Game 2 (four). Nuggets doing a better job with putting the burden all on him. – 9:18 PM
Nikola Jokic already with as many assists as he had in Game 2 (four). Nuggets doing a better job with putting the burden all on him. – 9:18 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
What kind of defense is this from Jeff Green? pic.twitter.com/gaJdaZlYcf – 9:16 PM
What kind of defense is this from Jeff Green? pic.twitter.com/gaJdaZlYcf – 9:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nuggets starting this quarter missing bunnies in the paint. Only basket inside was when Jeff Green used his size advantage over Kyle Lowry instead of shooting the 3 over him – 9:16 PM
Nuggets starting this quarter missing bunnies in the paint. Only basket inside was when Jeff Green used his size advantage over Kyle Lowry instead of shooting the 3 over him – 9:16 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets do not have the tools to handle the zone with Jokic off the floor. The best they can do is run off misses and let Murray cook to create advantages. This will likely continue to be a issue throughout the Finals. – 9:15 PM
Nuggets do not have the tools to handle the zone with Jokic off the floor. The best they can do is run off misses and let Murray cook to create advantages. This will likely continue to be a issue throughout the Finals. – 9:15 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Denver’s done a great job of generating good looks against the Heat zone. Just haven’t gotten most of the shots to go down.
They’re gonna need to generate some free throws here real soon. Joker will be in next to do that. – 9:14 PM
Denver’s done a great job of generating good looks against the Heat zone. Just haven’t gotten most of the shots to go down.
They’re gonna need to generate some free throws here real soon. Joker will be in next to do that. – 9:14 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
The unit that blew it open in Game 2 — Jamal/AG/bench mob — had a chance to replicate it but missed a couple near the hoop (Bruce floater, AG battle royale around the rim). Still, unit played Miami even, and Joker’s gonna come in after the TO.
Denver already with 22 PITP. – 9:14 PM
The unit that blew it open in Game 2 — Jamal/AG/bench mob — had a chance to replicate it but missed a couple near the hoop (Bruce floater, AG battle royale around the rim). Still, unit played Miami even, and Joker’s gonna come in after the TO.
Denver already with 22 PITP. – 9:14 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The non-Nikola Jokic minutes turned out to be a 5-5 wash…..bookend 5-0 runs from both teams….Michael Malone calls time at 8:59 remaining in the first half to get his superstar back into the game….we are tied at 29-29 – 9:13 PM
The non-Nikola Jokic minutes turned out to be a 5-5 wash…..bookend 5-0 runs from both teams….Michael Malone calls time at 8:59 remaining in the first half to get his superstar back into the game….we are tied at 29-29 – 9:13 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
Spo switches to zone with Jokic sitting and Denver once again looks unprepared for it. – 9:13 PM
Spo switches to zone with Jokic sitting and Denver once again looks unprepared for it. – 9:13 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Tie game after 1. That was a bit too much on the two man game, but when the shots are there Denver’s got to take them. The Nuggets lost several buckets on interesting foul calls, But the test now will be the minutes without Jokic and Murray. Got to keep it close. – 9:07 PM
Tie game after 1. That was a bit too much on the two man game, but when the shots are there Denver’s got to take them. The Nuggets lost several buckets on interesting foul calls, But the test now will be the minutes without Jokic and Murray. Got to keep it close. – 9:07 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combine for 18 of the Nuggets’ 24 first-quarter points. Would be a good night for Michael Porter Jr. to step up as the third option. – 9:07 PM
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray combine for 18 of the Nuggets’ 24 first-quarter points. Would be a good night for Michael Porter Jr. to step up as the third option. – 9:07 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
The Heat winning the Zeller/non-Bam minutes by 2 instead of getting blasted, with Jokic staying in the game, is the first truly significant moment of the game. – 9:06 PM
The Heat winning the Zeller/non-Bam minutes by 2 instead of getting blasted, with Jokic staying in the game, is the first truly significant moment of the game. – 9:06 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Stars showing up for Miami, Denver in the first quarter.
Jokic: Ten points, seven rebounds, three assists.
Butler: Ten points, two rebounds.
All tied at 24 – 9:06 PM
Stars showing up for Miami, Denver in the first quarter.
Jokic: Ten points, seven rebounds, three assists.
Butler: Ten points, two rebounds.
All tied at 24 – 9:06 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
End 1Q: Heat and Nuggets tied at 24
– Butler with 10 first-quarter points, getting downhill and to his spots
– Jokic has 10, 7 and 3 (lol jeez)
– Heat 2/7 on 3s; Nuggets 0/5 – 9:05 PM
End 1Q: Heat and Nuggets tied at 24
– Butler with 10 first-quarter points, getting downhill and to his spots
– Jokic has 10, 7 and 3 (lol jeez)
– Heat 2/7 on 3s; Nuggets 0/5 – 9:05 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
At the end of the 1st:
Jimmy Butler has 10 points
Nikola Jokic has 10 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists
Jamal Murray has 8 points and 3 assists
Stars are showing out early – 9:05 PM
At the end of the 1st:
Jimmy Butler has 10 points
Nikola Jokic has 10 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists
Jamal Murray has 8 points and 3 assists
Stars are showing out early – 9:05 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Heat 24, Nuggets 24. Jimmy Butler with 10 points, Nikola Jokic with 10 points. Heat shooting just 39.1 percent from the field and Nuggets 0 of 5 on threes. – 9:04 PM
End of first quarter: Heat 24, Nuggets 24. Jimmy Butler with 10 points, Nikola Jokic with 10 points. Heat shooting just 39.1 percent from the field and Nuggets 0 of 5 on threes. – 9:04 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Nuggets 24, Heat 24 at end of one. Butler with 10 for Heat. Jokic with 10 for Nuggets. – 9:04 PM
Nuggets 24, Heat 24 at end of one. Butler with 10 for Heat. Jokic with 10 for Nuggets. – 9:04 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Murray is doing a much better job so far of setting Jokic up In the PnR. – 9:02 PM
Murray is doing a much better job so far of setting Jokic up In the PnR. – 9:02 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Poor Zeller. He’s food. Jokic knows he’s food. He knows he’s food. We know he’s food – 9:00 PM
Poor Zeller. He’s food. Jokic knows he’s food. He knows he’s food. We know he’s food – 9:00 PM
Josh Newman @Joshua_Newman
If you didn’t know Jokic was a basketball player, what would be your guess for his profession?
I’m going with an iron worker from Local 46. – 9:00 PM
If you didn’t know Jokic was a basketball player, what would be your guess for his profession?
I’m going with an iron worker from Local 46. – 9:00 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Denver starting to work that Murray/Jokic PNR to perfection again. Murray’s gonna have to be a primary playmaker if Miami stays home on Jokic – 8:56 PM
Denver starting to work that Murray/Jokic PNR to perfection again. Murray’s gonna have to be a primary playmaker if Miami stays home on Jokic – 8:56 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Jokic waiting for the ref to run out of the way so he can cook Zeller dot gif. – 8:56 PM
Jokic waiting for the ref to run out of the way so he can cook Zeller dot gif. – 8:56 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic and Murray both came to play, Anne Murray’s shots are 8 ft from the basket instead of 25 which I think is a good thing early. Jokic is just showing off against Love. They’ll have to figure out how to get other people involved tho – other shooters will be needed later. – 8:56 PM
Jokic and Murray both came to play, Anne Murray’s shots are 8 ft from the basket instead of 25 which I think is a good thing early. Jokic is just showing off against Love. They’ll have to figure out how to get other people involved tho – other shooters will be needed later. – 8:56 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Zeller checks in as a sacrificial offering to Jokic for the next four minutes. – 8:54 PM
Zeller checks in as a sacrificial offering to Jokic for the next four minutes. – 8:54 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have scored 14 of the Nuggets’ first 16 points. – 8:52 PM
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray have scored 14 of the Nuggets’ first 16 points. – 8:52 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic two-man game is alive and well in Miami. It’s carrying the Nuggets so far in Game 3. – 8:52 PM
The Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic two-man game is alive and well in Miami. It’s carrying the Nuggets so far in Game 3. – 8:52 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Nuggets defense looking slow again. They’re either too low or too high on pick and roll actions or getting disconnected on screens. They’re taking an early punch from the Heat, but are staying close thanks to Murray and Jokic. – 8:43 PM
Nuggets defense looking slow again. They’re either too low or too high on pick and roll actions or getting disconnected on screens. They’re taking an early punch from the Heat, but are staying close thanks to Murray and Jokic. – 8:43 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I was mad in Game 2 that the Nuggets never attacked Love. First play for Denver? Pass inside from Jokic that made Love foul AG. Force that action. – 8:41 PM
I was mad in Game 2 that the Nuggets never attacked Love. First play for Denver? Pass inside from Jokic that made Love foul AG. Force that action. – 8:41 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Dev🔒 @DKSportsbook pick of the game
Jokic over 28.5 points
They want to turn him into a scorer. He will say — OKAY
Expect a big game for him – 8:37 PM
Dev🔒 @DKSportsbook pick of the game
Jokic over 28.5 points
They want to turn him into a scorer. He will say — OKAY
Expect a big game for him – 8:37 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
No lineup changes on either side for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Heat: Butler, Adebayo, Strus, Vincent, Love. Nuggets: Jokic, Murray, KCP, Gordon, Porter Jr. – 8:03 PM
No lineup changes on either side for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Heat: Butler, Adebayo, Strus, Vincent, Love. Nuggets: Jokic, Murray, KCP, Gordon, Porter Jr. – 8:03 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jokic has three times as many triple-doubles as anyone else this postseason 😳
(h/t @statmuse) pic.twitter.com/h5raS8ZwYn – 7:52 PM
Jokic has three times as many triple-doubles as anyone else this postseason 😳
(h/t @statmuse) pic.twitter.com/h5raS8ZwYn – 7:52 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
DeAndre Jordan cheered when a trainer finally got a stop on Jokic 😅 pic.twitter.com/EF45oWtWx2 – 7:32 PM
DeAndre Jordan cheered when a trainer finally got a stop on Jokic 😅 pic.twitter.com/EF45oWtWx2 – 7:32 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone on accountability, resilience, and the Jeff Green dinner:
Said that maybe losing Game 2 could be a needed wake-up call for the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/5zdm4BYxE7 – 7:03 PM
Michael Malone on accountability, resilience, and the Jeff Green dinner:
Said that maybe losing Game 2 could be a needed wake-up call for the Nuggets. pic.twitter.com/5zdm4BYxE7 – 7:03 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic and Jimmy Butler are more similar than you think. pic.twitter.com/KWClCSIQwu – 4:46 PM
Nikola Jokic and Jimmy Butler are more similar than you think. pic.twitter.com/KWClCSIQwu – 4:46 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
In Game 2, Miami encouraged Nikola Jokic to shoot more than he typically does.
In Game 3, Denver should do the same thing to Jimmy Butler: theringer.com/nba-finals/202… – 4:32 PM
In Game 2, Miami encouraged Nikola Jokic to shoot more than he typically does.
In Game 3, Denver should do the same thing to Jimmy Butler: theringer.com/nba-finals/202… – 4:32 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Dating back to the start of last season, only seven players have averaged at least seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and one made three-pointer per game:
Nikola Jokic,
Joel Embiid,
LeBron James,
Pascal Siakam,
Jayson Tatum,
Luka Doncic,
… and …
Josh Hart – 4:22 PM
Dating back to the start of last season, only seven players have averaged at least seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and one made three-pointer per game:
Nikola Jokic,
Joel Embiid,
LeBron James,
Pascal Siakam,
Jayson Tatum,
Luka Doncic,
… and …
Josh Hart – 4:22 PM
More on this storyline
Devised as simply team bonding on the first night in Florida, Green’s get-together was quietly more therapeutic than anyone expected. It was a galvanizing distraction from the gravity of the NBA Finals, because the NBA Finals almost never got touched in conversation. “It was light, but it was also serious,” Jordan said. “I think we’ve got a good balance on this team of being focused, serious, but also keeping it light and fun and a stress-free environment.” -via Denver Post / June 8, 2023
But there was one more voice on this occasion [after the Game 2 loss], B/R learned: Nikola Jokic. The two-time MVP felt the need to address the team as well. “It caught us all by surprise. It was unexpected,” DeAndre Jordan told B/R after Game 3. “When Nikola says something, everybody’s awareness is heightened. I always compare him to a guy like Tim Duncan. He’s never really super boisterous, but when he does speak, it speaks volumes. Me, Jeff Green, DJ, Ish [Smith], KCP, we’ll always give our two cents on things we see during the game, but Nikola saying something elevated the message. I’ve been on him more about being more vocal, and even in tonight’s game, he was extremely vocal and it was good for our team.” -via Bleacher Report / June 8, 2023
“His message was basically that we can’t be relaxed,” Jordan revealed to B/R. “We’ve got to have more fight, more energy, and pay attention to the game plan. And leading up to Game 3, in practice and shootaround, everyone was hyper-focused, and that transferred over into the game.” “When you hear him talking after a game, you make sure you listen,” Caldwell-Pope told B/R. “He’s not a real big vocal guy. He shows it more on the court. He leads that way. But he definitely had everyone’s attention, and it worked out for us tonight.” -via Bleacher Report / June 8, 2023
Steak. Chicken. A risotto. The kale salad. It was an NBA Finals meal, not an offseason meal. Dieting matters this time of year, and as Smith pointed out, “back in the day” there wasn’t as much nutritional science being presented to pro athletes. “The older guys didn’t have the knowledge to eat better.” Just as important as a balanced meal: Good company. The Nuggets’ first night in Miami was spent at Green’s house, where he and his family had organized a team dinner. If the timing seems auspicious, that’s pure coincidence: “We knew we was coming to Miami to play in the Finals,” Green told The Post, shrugging. “I live here. I invited the team over.” -via Denver Post / June 8, 2023
There was no motivational purpose behind the event, although it turned out to have that effect by pure accident. This plan was in the works before the Nuggets lost a demoralizing Game 2 at home, presenting them with their first major adversity of the 2023 postseason. But the result of the evening was an emphatic Game 3 win in Miami, a resounding performance in which the Nuggets didn’t relinquish control like they had in the previous game. “It was the perfect situation, the perfect timing that we needed,” Smith said of the dinner. “Coming off a tough loss. It was cool. It was a good little vibe.” -via Denver Post / June 8, 2023
Mike Miller has always been a strong Nikola Jokic advocate. but did he ever see this happening? Did he see this level of greatness coming? “I’m not going to sound like I’m crazy and say that I thought he’d be a two-time MVP and be on this stage like this. But I did. I really did,” Miller told DNVR after the Nuggets’ Game 3 win in Miami. “That’s just how good he was and how good he is.” -via DNVR / June 8, 2023
“He hasn’t changed much, to be honest,” Miller told DNVR about Jokic. “The game’s still slow for him. He still makes everyone around him better, and he goes and gets what he wants. He’s just an impossible guard. He’s a similar player to the guy he was back then. But now he’s just in better shape. He was always so skilled. Unbelievable size. Playmaking. Scorer. Touch has always been great. Just a great basketball player.” -via DNVR / June 8, 2023
Harrison Wind: Michael Malone just now on Nikola Jokic’s defense and defense last night: “If you really know what you’re looking at, and a lot of people don’t, you get the sense that this guy is a really good defender.” -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / June 8, 2023