Nikola Jokic on break: 'I am kind of excited to spend a couple of days with my daughter on the pool'
In a post-game interview, the team’s superstar, Nikola Jokic, talked about how the team pulled through for a great season and what he is looking forward to most during their brief break. “A lot of trusting each other. I think our defense, especially after the break, is good. We are running much better. Playing together more, it’s probably just [about] experience too,” Jokic said about the 57-25 record of the Nuggets. More important on Jokic’s agenda were his plans for the break. “It’s good. To be honest, I am excited. I need to hurry home,” the center said. “We opened a pool yesterday or two days ago, so I am kind of excited to spend a couple of days with my daughter on the pool. That, for me, is exciting right now,” he revealed.
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Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray discussed why he wants to remain a Nugget long-term, how he feels about his All-Star snubs, where he and Nikola Jokic rank as a duo, why Jokic should be MVP, coach Michael Malone behind the scenes, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/denver-n… – 9:24 AM
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray discussed why he wants to remain a Nugget long-term, how he feels about his All-Star snubs, where he and Nikola Jokic rank as a duo, why Jokic should be MVP, coach Michael Malone behind the scenes, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/denver-n… – 9:24 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Some numbers:
– Reggie Jackson was +79 in 82 games this season
– Bruce Brown was +31 in 80 games last season
In the non-Nikola Jokic minutes:
– Jackson on the floor, Jokic off: -5.6 Net Rating
– Brown on the floor, Jokic off: -10 Net Rating – 11:52 PM
Some numbers:
– Reggie Jackson was +79 in 82 games this season
– Bruce Brown was +31 in 80 games last season
In the non-Nikola Jokic minutes:
– Jackson on the floor, Jokic off: -5.6 Net Rating
– Brown on the floor, Jokic off: -10 Net Rating – 11:52 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Some single season marks for the Nuggets this season, per @bball_ref:
Wins – Tied for 1st with 57
3FGM – MPJ* 1st with 220
Total rebounds – Jokic 8th with 976
Total assists – Jokic 3rd* with 708
Triple-doubles – Jokic 2nd with 25
FG% – Jokic 6th with 58.3%
3FG% – Murray 5th with… – 9:23 PM
Some single season marks for the Nuggets this season, per @bball_ref:
Wins – Tied for 1st with 57
3FGM – MPJ* 1st with 220
Total rebounds – Jokic 8th with 976
Total assists – Jokic 3rd* with 708
Triple-doubles – Jokic 2nd with 25
FG% – Jokic 6th with 58.3%
3FG% – Murray 5th with… – 9:23 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Total number of 40-point games this season:
Jalen Brunson:
11
Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic and Jaylen Brown and Paul George and Kawhi Leonard COMBINED:
10 – 8:50 PM
Total number of 40-point games this season:
Jalen Brunson:
11
Jayson Tatum and Nikola Jokic and Jaylen Brown and Paul George and Kawhi Leonard COMBINED:
10 – 8:50 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
After losing Bruce Brown/Jeff Green and committing to their #ProjectDynasty bench + Reggie Jackson, the Nuggets:
– Won four more games than last season
– Tied franchise record in wins
– Had a better defense
– Were better with Nikola Jokic off the floor than they were last year – 8:08 PM
After losing Bruce Brown/Jeff Green and committing to their #ProjectDynasty bench + Reggie Jackson, the Nuggets:
– Won four more games than last season
– Tied franchise record in wins
– Had a better defense
– Were better with Nikola Jokic off the floor than they were last year – 8:08 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
#ΝΒΑ #Playoffs start with Wagner bros and Jokic, while Luka, Porzingis and Giannis (?) play on Sunday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… pic.twitter.com/cYKJdHA7IF – 7:23 PM
#ΝΒΑ #Playoffs start with Wagner bros and Jokic, while Luka, Porzingis and Giannis (?) play on Sunday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… pic.twitter.com/cYKJdHA7IF – 7:23 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Another MVP season in the books for Nikola Jokic.
26.4 points
12.4 rebounds
9.0 assists
1.4 steals
0.9 blocks
Among players to play 65+ games, Jokic finishes 4th in Net Rating at +11.8 and a higher TS% than any player with a higher Usage.
Will he cap it off with a Finals MVP? – 7:08 PM
Another MVP season in the books for Nikola Jokic.
26.4 points
12.4 rebounds
9.0 assists
1.4 steals
0.9 blocks
Among players to play 65+ games, Jokic finishes 4th in Net Rating at +11.8 and a higher TS% than any player with a higher Usage.
Will he cap it off with a Finals MVP? – 7:08 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
#ΝΒΑ #Playoffs start with Wagner bros and Jokic, Luke, and Giannis (?) play on Sunday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… pic.twitter.com/kySCFDCimi – 6:59 PM
#ΝΒΑ #Playoffs start with Wagner bros and Jokic, Luke, and Giannis (?) play on Sunday
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… pic.twitter.com/kySCFDCimi – 6:59 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on the MVP race with Jokic and Luka: “I hope I get it, yes. I think all the guys are deserving and have a good case. Whatever happens, happens. Whoever gets it is deserving for sure” – 6:25 PM
SGA on the MVP race with Jokic and Luka: “I hope I get it, yes. I think all the guys are deserving and have a good case. Whatever happens, happens. Whoever gets it is deserving for sure” – 6:25 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Most points scored in the NBA this season:
1. Luka Doncic: 2,370
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2,239
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 2,222
4. Jalen Brunson: 2,212
5. Nikola Jokic: 2,070 – 5:55 PM
Most points scored in the NBA this season:
1. Luka Doncic: 2,370
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2,239
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 2,222
4. Jalen Brunson: 2,212
5. Nikola Jokic: 2,070 – 5:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Grizzlies 126-111.
Jamal Murray: 21-6-4
Nikola Jokic: 15-15-5-4
Christian Braun: 19-10-5-2
The Nuggets will finish the regular season 57-25. They will be the 2 seed in the West playoffs. pic.twitter.com/bDNiQ3x7dT – 5:53 PM
Final Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the Grizzlies 126-111.
Jamal Murray: 21-6-4
Nikola Jokic: 15-15-5-4
Christian Braun: 19-10-5-2
The Nuggets will finish the regular season 57-25. They will be the 2 seed in the West playoffs. pic.twitter.com/bDNiQ3x7dT – 5:53 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Grizzlies 66-54.
Jamal Murray: 19 points, one ankle roll
Nikola Jokic: 10-11-5-2
Christian Braun: 11-5-2-1 in 11 bench minutes pic.twitter.com/N0ytIghqmD – 4:41 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Grizzlies 66-54.
Jamal Murray: 19 points, one ankle roll
Nikola Jokic: 10-11-5-2
Christian Braun: 11-5-2-1 in 11 bench minutes pic.twitter.com/N0ytIghqmD – 4:41 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets lead the Grizzlies 29-26 after one. Looks like the regular rotations for Denver.
Jamal Murray leads Denver with 11 points on 3-3 3PT. Jokic adds 6-9-2. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 3 assists and a block.
Elsewhere, Suns double up the Timberwolves; OKC up big on Dallas. – 4:09 PM
Nuggets lead the Grizzlies 29-26 after one. Looks like the regular rotations for Denver.
Jamal Murray leads Denver with 11 points on 3-3 3PT. Jokic adds 6-9-2. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with 3 assists and a block.
Elsewhere, Suns double up the Timberwolves; OKC up big on Dallas. – 4:09 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets starters at Grizzlies:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 3:32 PM
Nuggets starters at Grizzlies:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 3:32 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t think Jalen Brunson has done quite enough to really compete with Jokic and Luka for MVP.
If he’s not on your First-Team All-NBA, I don’t know what you’re doing. He’s clinched the fifth slot imo. – 3:27 PM
I don’t think Jalen Brunson has done quite enough to really compete with Jokic and Luka for MVP.
If he’s not on your First-Team All-NBA, I don’t know what you’re doing. He’s clinched the fifth slot imo. – 3:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon and KCP are on track to play today vs the Grizzlies.
Big news for the Thunder.
OKC clinches the #1 seed with a win AND a Denver win. – 2:08 PM
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon and KCP are on track to play today vs the Grizzlies.
Big news for the Thunder.
OKC clinches the #1 seed with a win AND a Denver win. – 2:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jokic, Murray, Porter Jr, Gordon and the Nuggets are on track to play today.
OKC clinches the #1 seed with a win AND a Denver win. – 2:07 PM
Jokic, Murray, Porter Jr, Gordon and the Nuggets are on track to play today.
OKC clinches the #1 seed with a win AND a Denver win. – 2:07 PM
More on this storyline
Tim MacMahon: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the MVP conversation featuring Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and him: “I hope I get it, yes. I think all the guys are deserving, all have their case. Whatever happens, happens. But whoever gets it is deserving for sure.” OKC coach Mark Daigneault’s take: pic.twitter.com/fAzZHnz5Y8 -via Twitter @espn_macmahon / April 14, 2024
Harrison Wind: Nikola Jokic tells @katywinge it’s officially ‘Pool Time’ with Denver having a week off of games before Round 1: “I’m excited to fly home. We opened a pool yesterday, so I’m excited to spend a couple days with my daughter in the pool.” -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / April 14, 2024
StatMuse: Jokic tonight: 15 PTS 15 AST 5 AST 4 STL in just 3 quarters. statmuse.com/nba/player/nik… -via Twitter @statmuse / April 14, 2024