Nikola Jokic started the new NBA season in an excellent way and immediately earned the title of the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Western Conference in the NBA.
The reigning champion, Denver, led by the Serbian basketball player, began its title defense with three wins. Nikola Jokic averaged 26.3 points, 13 rebounds, and 7.7 assists, leaving no doubt about who would be the MVP of the first week.
This marks the 13th time in his career that he has been the best in this category.
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Denver won tonight against Utah with a score of 110-102, and, of course, the standout performer was Jokic. He finished the game with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, recording his 107th career triple-double, tying him with LeBron James and Jason Kidd. Aaron Gordon followed closely with 21 points, while Jamal Murray contributed 18.
On the other side, Lauri Markkanen led with 27 points and 14 rebounds, Walker Kessler scored 22, and Talen Horton-Tucker added 16 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the standout player is Philadelphia’s guard Tyrese Maxey, averaging 30.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists, with his team securing two wins and one loss.