The Denver Nuggets have once again defeated the Los Angeles Lakers and Nikola Jokic had an unforgettable statistical performance
The NBA playoffs have just begun, and we already have a candidate for the game of the year. After trailing by 20 points, the Denver Nuggets, propelled by Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater over Anthony Davis, clinched win and took a 2-0 lead in the series.
Besides the nail-biting scoreline, this game was packed with spectacular moments: LeBron James’s block on Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s dunk, LeBron James’s insane three-pointers in the fourth quarter, and Michael Porter Jr.’s three-pointer to tie the game…
Truly, this game was a spectacle of extraordinary plays, showcasing why the NBA has the best product in the world. At the end of the day, it’s all about the results and Nikola Jokic, in this historic win, once again pushed the boundaries of greatness – 27 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists, and two steals with an impressive 9-16 shooting performance.
The elite and cream of the NBA
Jokic has achieved these numbers in the playoffs for the fourth time in his career. No one else has managed to do it more than once. Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Dave Cowens, and the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are the rest of that company. Truly, they represent the elite and cream of the best league in the world.
After two games, Jokic is averaging 29.5 points, 16.0 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 2.0 steals, shooting 61% from the field, 42% from three-point range, and 88% from the free-throw line, all while averaging just 1.5 turnovers per game.
The next game between these teams is scheduled for April 26th.