Harrison Wind: Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: “Coming off an MVP season, I think he’s even playing at a higher level, which is really incredible when you think about it.”
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Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch on why Aaron Gordon has fit so well next to Nikola Jokic:
(I liked the line on how Gordon gives them defensive “bite”.) pic.twitter.com/Jimgl4naSF – 7:47 PM
Chris Finch on why Aaron Gordon has fit so well next to Nikola Jokic:
(I liked the line on how Gordon gives them defensive “bite”.) pic.twitter.com/Jimgl4naSF – 7:47 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: “Coming off an MVP season, I think he’s even playing at a higher level, which is really incredible when you think about it.” – 7:25 PM
Michael Malone on Nikola Jokic: “Coming off an MVP season, I think he’s even playing at a higher level, which is really incredible when you think about it.” – 7:25 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic has the 4th highest +/- in the NBA: +210
He’s ranks 101st in total minutes: 722 pic.twitter.com/3tU7CjjAP6 – 5:17 PM
Nikola Jokic has the 4th highest +/- in the NBA: +210
He’s ranks 101st in total minutes: 722 pic.twitter.com/3tU7CjjAP6 – 5:17 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Couple quick, simple thoughts on @TheAthletic former players survey on best player in the NBA.
1. Jokic had the same number of votes as Embiid he just didn’t make the cutoff for the graphic. Just FYI for those who didn’t read the article. – 12:09 PM
Couple quick, simple thoughts on @TheAthletic former players survey on best player in the NBA.
1. Jokic had the same number of votes as Embiid he just didn’t make the cutoff for the graphic. Just FYI for those who didn’t read the article. – 12:09 PM
Krishna Narsu @knarsu3
Jokic is quite easily the most underrated player in the league right now. – 11:41 AM
Jokic is quite easily the most underrated player in the league right now. – 11:41 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with Ben Taylor on Steph’s record and Golden State’s hybrid D, plus Jokic’s MVP follow-up, Cade, Celtics changes, Utah’s offense, dinner stories, and more. We recorded before Suns-Blazers and late night protocol news. Thanks @ElGee35 for joining. open.spotify.com/episode/1Sipne… – 10:46 AM
New pod with Ben Taylor on Steph’s record and Golden State’s hybrid D, plus Jokic’s MVP follow-up, Cade, Celtics changes, Utah’s offense, dinner stories, and more. We recorded before Suns-Blazers and late night protocol news. Thanks @ElGee35 for joining. open.spotify.com/episode/1Sipne… – 10:46 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Stephen Curry: 14.784
2. Nikola Jokic: 14.781
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.51
4. Kevin Durant: 14.38
5. Trae Young: 13.4
6. DeMar DeRozan: 12.15
7. Jarrett Allen: 12.13
8. Jimmy Butler: 11.96 pic.twitter.com/kXMEfVhthy – 10:25 AM
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Stephen Curry: 14.784
2. Nikola Jokic: 14.781
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.51
4. Kevin Durant: 14.38
5. Trae Young: 13.4
6. DeMar DeRozan: 12.15
7. Jarrett Allen: 12.13
8. Jimmy Butler: 11.96 pic.twitter.com/kXMEfVhthy – 10:25 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
When Nikola Jokic breaks all relevant Nuggets record he’ll need to be wearing the Mile High City jersey. pic.twitter.com/bcMGxloaw9 – 7:48 PM
When Nikola Jokic breaks all relevant Nuggets record he’ll need to be wearing the Mile High City jersey. pic.twitter.com/bcMGxloaw9 – 7:48 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic is posting numbers that have never been seen in NBA history.
26.5 PPG
13.8 RPG
7.3 APG
No player has averaged even 25/13/6 in a season. pic.twitter.com/KPISL2eEGH – 5:28 PM
Nikola Jokic is posting numbers that have never been seen in NBA history.
26.5 PPG
13.8 RPG
7.3 APG
No player has averaged even 25/13/6 in a season. pic.twitter.com/KPISL2eEGH – 5:28 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Have watched a few Nuggets game this week in advance of Wolves-Nuggets tomorrow — and it’s just wild to me how different KAT and Jokic have become as players, in terms of style.
Both highly skilled bigs, but use that skill in such different ways, with such different demeanors. – 2:00 PM
Have watched a few Nuggets game this week in advance of Wolves-Nuggets tomorrow — and it’s just wild to me how different KAT and Jokic have become as players, in terms of style.
Both highly skilled bigs, but use that skill in such different ways, with such different demeanors. – 2:00 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Just made a little chart of NBA leaders in offensive EPM and their usage rates. [JOKIC!!] Going to explore a little for a TrueHoop column. All data from https://t.co/cdJkljSY3r pic.twitter.com/CWsa9rv5xT – 1:26 PM
Just made a little chart of NBA leaders in offensive EPM and their usage rates. [JOKIC!!] Going to explore a little for a TrueHoop column. All data from https://t.co/cdJkljSY3r pic.twitter.com/CWsa9rv5xT – 1:26 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Nikola Jokic: 14.78
2. Stephen Curry: 14.68
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.51
4. Kevin Durant: 14.1
5. Trae Young: 13.42
6. DeMar DeRozan: 12.16
7. Jarrett Allen: 12.16
8. Jimmy Butler: 11.94 pic.twitter.com/rNvCPQYNSq – 11:35 AM
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Nikola Jokic: 14.78
2. Stephen Curry: 14.68
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.51
4. Kevin Durant: 14.1
5. Trae Young: 13.42
6. DeMar DeRozan: 12.16
7. Jarrett Allen: 12.16
8. Jimmy Butler: 11.94 pic.twitter.com/rNvCPQYNSq – 11:35 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
No player in NBA history has averaged at least 26 pts, 13 rebs, and 7 asts in a season.
Jokic’s current averages: 26.5 pts, 13.8 rebs, 7.3 asts per game. pic.twitter.com/LF1t7cyhcX – 10:05 AM
No player in NBA history has averaged at least 26 pts, 13 rebs, and 7 asts in a season.
Jokic’s current averages: 26.5 pts, 13.8 rebs, 7.3 asts per game. pic.twitter.com/LF1t7cyhcX – 10:05 AM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
NBA’s best from December 13:
– J. Tatum: 42 pts, 5 reb, +21
– T. Young: 41 pts, 4 reb, 9 ast
– E. Gordon: 32 pts, 3 ast, 10-16 fg
– D. Sabonis: 30 pts, 11 reb, 2 stl
– N. Jokic: 28 pts, 18 reb, 9 ast
– K. Porzingis: 24 pts, 13 reb, 5 blk
– M. Morris Sr: 24 pts, 11 reb, +24 – 9:48 AM
NBA’s best from December 13:
– J. Tatum: 42 pts, 5 reb, +21
– T. Young: 41 pts, 4 reb, 9 ast
– E. Gordon: 32 pts, 3 ast, 10-16 fg
– D. Sabonis: 30 pts, 11 reb, 2 stl
– N. Jokic: 28 pts, 18 reb, 9 ast
– K. Porzingis: 24 pts, 13 reb, 5 blk
– M. Morris Sr: 24 pts, 11 reb, +24 – 9:48 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Nikola Jokic last night:
✅ 28 PTS
✅ 19 REB
✅ 9 AST
✅ 3 STL
Jokic has recorded at least 15p/10r/5a in each of his last 10 games.
The only other player since the ABA-NBA merger to record at least 10 such games in a row is Russell Westbrook (13). pic.twitter.com/LK0LOjOn8B – 9:01 AM
Nikola Jokic last night:
✅ 28 PTS
✅ 19 REB
✅ 9 AST
✅ 3 STL
Jokic has recorded at least 15p/10r/5a in each of his last 10 games.
The only other player since the ABA-NBA merger to record at least 10 such games in a row is Russell Westbrook (13). pic.twitter.com/LK0LOjOn8B – 9:01 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic, Kristaps Porzingis dominant in victories
#NBA recap ⬇
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/12… – 4:50 AM
Nikola Jokic, Kristaps Porzingis dominant in victories
#NBA recap ⬇
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/12… – 4:50 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Here’s the lead up and four-straight no-calls that resulted in Nikola Jokic’s ejection tonight:
– Illegal screen by Beal in the backcourt
– Left elbow to the face from Bertans
– Kneed in the groin by Dinwiddie
– Gets tangled up with Dinwiddie while setting a screen pic.twitter.com/6xlstNTamu – 2:36 AM
Here’s the lead up and four-straight no-calls that resulted in Nikola Jokic’s ejection tonight:
– Illegal screen by Beal in the backcourt
– Left elbow to the face from Bertans
– Kneed in the groin by Dinwiddie
– Gets tangled up with Dinwiddie while setting a screen pic.twitter.com/6xlstNTamu – 2:36 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
I honestly can’t believe how good Nikola Jokic is. Complete control of every aspect of the game. Flat-footed dominance. – 2:08 AM
I honestly can’t believe how good Nikola Jokic is. Complete control of every aspect of the game. Flat-footed dominance. – 2:08 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s final line tonight: 28 points, 19 rebounds, 9 assists. It’s his first Sombor Double of the season and the 26th of his career, per Nuggets PR. – 1:51 AM
Nikola Jokic’s final line tonight: 28 points, 19 rebounds, 9 assists. It’s his first Sombor Double of the season and the 26th of his career, per Nuggets PR. – 1:51 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Asked Monte Morris about the player Nikola Jokic is this season compared to last year’s MVP run: “He scores so easy now. You can double-team him. You can do whatever. Him reading the game, it’s at an all-time high….Now it’s like he makes the right play damn near every time.” pic.twitter.com/nU29OFU7bj – 1:01 AM
Asked Monte Morris about the player Nikola Jokic is this season compared to last year’s MVP run: “He scores so easy now. You can double-team him. You can do whatever. Him reading the game, it’s at an all-time high….Now it’s like he makes the right play damn near every time.” pic.twitter.com/nU29OFU7bj – 1:01 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic didn’t have much to say on his ejection but notes that NBA officials are the best in the world and are doing their job at a high level: “To be honest, I don’t think I deserved it, especially an ejection. I just said, “Call a foul.’ Because I thought it was a foul.” – 12:56 AM
Nikola Jokic didn’t have much to say on his ejection but notes that NBA officials are the best in the world and are doing their job at a high level: “To be honest, I don’t think I deserved it, especially an ejection. I just said, “Call a foul.’ Because I thought it was a foul.” – 12:56 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Back in the Winner’s Lounge. Come join.
✅ Jokic’s most casual dominance
✨ Magic Facu
🤡 Tony Brothers is a dork
youtube.com/watch?v=uFCJof… – 11:36 PM
Back in the Winner’s Lounge. Come join.
✅ Jokic’s most casual dominance
✨ Magic Facu
🤡 Tony Brothers is a dork
youtube.com/watch?v=uFCJof… – 11:36 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic when he sees Tony Brothers is officiating a Nuggets game pic.twitter.com/uZWspRB4Ee – 11:30 PM
Jokic when he sees Tony Brothers is officiating a Nuggets game pic.twitter.com/uZWspRB4Ee – 11:30 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Final: Denver 113, Wizards 107. The Wiz climbed out of a 33-point hole but three quarters of that were uuuuuugly.
Bertans: 21p
Beal 19p, 10a
Jokic: 28-19-9 – 11:27 PM
Final: Denver 113, Wizards 107. The Wiz climbed out of a 33-point hole but three quarters of that were uuuuuugly.
Bertans: 21p
Beal 19p, 10a
Jokic: 28-19-9 – 11:27 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Final: Denver 113, Washington 107
Beal: 19 pts., 3 rebs., 10 assts.
Bertans: 21 pts., 5 rebs.
Holiday: 18 pts., 6 rebs., 1 asst.
Jokic: 28 pts., 19 rebs., 9 assts. – 11:26 PM
Final: Denver 113, Washington 107
Beal: 19 pts., 3 rebs., 10 assts.
Bertans: 21 pts., 5 rebs.
Holiday: 18 pts., 6 rebs., 1 asst.
Jokic: 28 pts., 19 rebs., 9 assts. – 11:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic with a Jokic-esque game:
28 PTS
19 REB
9 AST
3 STL
9-14 FG
Ejection pic.twitter.com/4NEa0nhVbj – 11:12 PM
Jokic with a Jokic-esque game:
28 PTS
19 REB
9 AST
3 STL
9-14 FG
Ejection pic.twitter.com/4NEa0nhVbj – 11:12 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
With Denver’s Nikola Jokic out due to his double technical with 6:09 to play, Washington has closed its deficit to 105-95 with 3:25 to go in the fourth quarter. – 11:12 PM
With Denver’s Nikola Jokic out due to his double technical with 6:09 to play, Washington has closed its deficit to 105-95 with 3:25 to go in the fourth quarter. – 11:12 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
I’ll say it since it’ll likely get buried tonight behind a beach Lego lion or Kim K bar exam story
Nikola Jokic finished with:
28 points
19 rebounds
9 assists
2 steals
1 block
The defending MVP’s biggest arch nemesis is Tony Brothers. – 11:10 PM
I’ll say it since it’ll likely get buried tonight behind a beach Lego lion or Kim K bar exam story
Nikola Jokic finished with:
28 points
19 rebounds
9 assists
2 steals
1 block
The defending MVP’s biggest arch nemesis is Tony Brothers. – 11:10 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Drew Gooden on the NBCSW broadcast was just talking about the Wizards getting pushed around at center. Reminder, the Wizards are one of only 6 teams w/o a player taller than 6-10. That makes it tough when playing bigs like Jokic tonight & Gobert on Sat. https://t.co/ds3NQKvnpy pic.twitter.com/BfFWVjaygw – 11:09 PM
Drew Gooden on the NBCSW broadcast was just talking about the Wizards getting pushed around at center. Reminder, the Wizards are one of only 6 teams w/o a player taller than 6-10. That makes it tough when playing bigs like Jokic tonight & Gobert on Sat. https://t.co/ds3NQKvnpy pic.twitter.com/BfFWVjaygw – 11:09 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Nikola Jokic has been ejected from this game for a double technical with 6:09 to go in the fourth quarter. He missed out on his 63rd career triple-double by one assist. He’ll finish with 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists. – 11:07 PM
Nikola Jokic has been ejected from this game for a double technical with 6:09 to go in the fourth quarter. He missed out on his 63rd career triple-double by one assist. He’ll finish with 28 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists. – 11:07 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic is tossed in a Tony Brothers game? pic.twitter.com/V3MwoUG4Xg – 11:06 PM
Jokic is tossed in a Tony Brothers game? pic.twitter.com/V3MwoUG4Xg – 11:06 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Bad officiating night in Denver. Jokic took issue with it and is gone. Nuggets up 18 with 6:09 left. – 11:06 PM
Bad officiating night in Denver. Jokic took issue with it and is gone. Nuggets up 18 with 6:09 left. – 11:06 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Nikola Jokic earns a double tech after a little run-in with Dinwiddie and is ejected with 6:09 to go.
He had 28-19-9 in 31 minutes. – 11:06 PM
Nikola Jokic earns a double tech after a little run-in with Dinwiddie and is ejected with 6:09 to go.
He had 28-19-9 in 31 minutes. – 11:06 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic might end up with a 30-20-10 game and he hasnt gotten out of second gear. Incredible. – 11:02 PM
Jokic might end up with a 30-20-10 game and he hasnt gotten out of second gear. Incredible. – 11:02 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Look at the Nuggets roster – Take Nikola Jokic off and put any other player in NBA in his place. Who gets you the most wins and how many? – 11:00 PM
Look at the Nuggets roster – Take Nikola Jokic off and put any other player in NBA in his place. Who gets you the most wins and how many? – 11:00 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic really feels unstoppable this season. He’s reading the code of the Matrix, just casually defeating everything opponents are trying. pic.twitter.com/1DqQdYJXPS – 10:57 PM
Jokic really feels unstoppable this season. He’s reading the code of the Matrix, just casually defeating everything opponents are trying. pic.twitter.com/1DqQdYJXPS – 10:57 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Jokic is three away from tying a career-high in rebounds. He’s already tied his season high with 19. – 10:52 PM
Jokic is three away from tying a career-high in rebounds. He’s already tied his season high with 19. – 10:52 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Nikola Jokic against the Wizards so far tonight: 28 points, 19 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals in 28 MINUTES. pic.twitter.com/6z6jcv5sLg – 10:50 PM
Nikola Jokic against the Wizards so far tonight: 28 points, 19 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals in 28 MINUTES. pic.twitter.com/6z6jcv5sLg – 10:50 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Sometimes I think Nikola Jokic is what would happen if you took a 1950’s player’s athleticism but combined it with all the modern skills. – 10:49 PM
Sometimes I think Nikola Jokic is what would happen if you took a 1950’s player’s athleticism but combined it with all the modern skills. – 10:49 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic with 28-19-9-2-1 and it was the most effortless 3 quarters he’s ever played. – 10:46 PM
Jokic with 28-19-9-2-1 and it was the most effortless 3 quarters he’s ever played. – 10:46 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 3rd Quarter: Denver 91, Washington 70
Beal: 18 pts., 3 rebs., 7 assts.
Jokic: 28 pts., 19 rebs., 9 assts.
FTAs: Denver 22/26, Washington 6/9
FG%: Denver 50%, Washington 41% – 10:45 PM
End of the 3rd Quarter: Denver 91, Washington 70
Beal: 18 pts., 3 rebs., 7 assts.
Jokic: 28 pts., 19 rebs., 9 assts.
FTAs: Denver 22/26, Washington 6/9
FG%: Denver 50%, Washington 41% – 10:45 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
This has turned into one of the most dominant games of Nikola Jokic’s career: 24 points (8-12 shooting), 17 rebounds, 7 assists in just 23 minutes. He’s a +31. – 10:34 PM
This has turned into one of the most dominant games of Nikola Jokic’s career: 24 points (8-12 shooting), 17 rebounds, 7 assists in just 23 minutes. He’s a +31. – 10:34 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Unsure if there’s a player in the league that takes advantage of a mismatch the way that Nikola Jokic does.
Embarrasses defenders who have no business defending him. – 10:32 PM
Unsure if there’s a player in the league that takes advantage of a mismatch the way that Nikola Jokic does.
Embarrasses defenders who have no business defending him. – 10:32 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic comes out of halftime trying to ensure he gets tonight’s 4th quarter off. Jokic has 19 pts, 15 rebs, 7 asts in 20 minutes with the Nuggets up 30 early in the 3rd. That last stint just crushed the Wizards’ spirit. – 10:26 PM
Nikola Jokic comes out of halftime trying to ensure he gets tonight’s 4th quarter off. Jokic has 19 pts, 15 rebs, 7 asts in 20 minutes with the Nuggets up 30 early in the 3rd. That last stint just crushed the Wizards’ spirit. – 10:26 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
That last no-look pass from Jokic was so no-look that I really don’t think he ever looked to the corner. – 10:21 PM
That last no-look pass from Jokic was so no-look that I really don’t think he ever looked to the corner. – 10:21 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
The Wizards trail 59-41 at halftime in Denver.
Bertans is the only scorer in double figures, 10p on 4-8fg
Jokic has 14p 13r, Nuggets have 6 big three’s and they’re 15-18 from the foul line to the Wiz’s 4-4. Wiz shooting 36.2%. Not what u want – 10:06 PM
The Wizards trail 59-41 at halftime in Denver.
Bertans is the only scorer in double figures, 10p on 4-8fg
Jokic has 14p 13r, Nuggets have 6 big three’s and they’re 15-18 from the foul line to the Wiz’s 4-4. Wiz shooting 36.2%. Not what u want – 10:06 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
It is halftime and the Nuggets are having fun.
Denver leads 59-41 over Washington.
Nikola Jokic has 13 rebounds, Facu Campazzo has had four jaw-dropping passes and Aaron Gordon is flourishing offensively.
If you’re Michael Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 10:06 PM
It is halftime and the Nuggets are having fun.
Denver leads 59-41 over Washington.
Nikola Jokic has 13 rebounds, Facu Campazzo has had four jaw-dropping passes and Aaron Gordon is flourishing offensively.
If you’re Michael Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 10:06 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Man. The Wizards go into halftime down 18 points to the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic already has 14 pts and 13 reb. Wiz are shooting 36.2%. – 10:05 PM
Man. The Wizards go into halftime down 18 points to the Nuggets. Nikola Jokic already has 14 pts and 13 reb. Wiz are shooting 36.2%. – 10:05 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Halftime: Denver 59, Washington 41
Beal: 6 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
Jokic: 14 pts., 13 rebs., 4 assts.
FTAs: Denver 15/18, Washington 4/4
FG%: Denver 46%, Washington 36% – 10:05 PM
Halftime: Denver 59, Washington 41
Beal: 6 pts., 2 rebs., 3 assts.
Jokic: 14 pts., 13 rebs., 4 assts.
FTAs: Denver 15/18, Washington 4/4
FG%: Denver 46%, Washington 36% – 10:05 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic was shaking and flexing his left wrist after drawing that foul. – 9:55 PM
Jokic was shaking and flexing his left wrist after drawing that foul. – 9:55 PM
Ava Wallace @avarwallace
After one: Nuggets 29, Wizards 22
Bertans: 7p
Beal: 6p
Aaron Gordon has 10 for the Nuggets, who also have a 15-8 rebounding edge (9 of those are Jokic’s). – 9:40 PM
After one: Nuggets 29, Wizards 22
Bertans: 7p
Beal: 6p
Aaron Gordon has 10 for the Nuggets, who also have a 15-8 rebounding edge (9 of those are Jokic’s). – 9:40 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
At the end of the first quarter, Nikola Jokic has 9 rebounds and the Wizards as a team have 8. – 9:38 PM
At the end of the first quarter, Nikola Jokic has 9 rebounds and the Wizards as a team have 8. – 9:38 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
End of the 1st Quarter: Denver 29, Washington 29
Beal: 6 pts., 1 asst.
Bertans: 7 pts.
Jokic: 6 pts, 9 rebs., 3 assts.
Gordon: 10 pts., 1 reb., 1 asst.
FG%: Denver 47%, Washington 42% – 9:37 PM
End of the 1st Quarter: Denver 29, Washington 29
Beal: 6 pts., 1 asst.
Bertans: 7 pts.
Jokic: 6 pts, 9 rebs., 3 assts.
Gordon: 10 pts., 1 reb., 1 asst.
FG%: Denver 47%, Washington 42% – 9:37 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s first quarter tonight: 6 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists.
We could be in for one of those nights. – 9:36 PM
Nikola Jokic’s first quarter tonight: 6 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists.
We could be in for one of those nights. – 9:36 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Deni Avdija already has 2 steals in the first 6 minutes and a good help contest on Nikola Jokic at the rim.
He’s missed all 3 of his 3-pointers, but Wes Unseld Jr. has encouraged him to play without hesitation. – 9:23 PM
Deni Avdija already has 2 steals in the first 6 minutes and a good help contest on Nikola Jokic at the rim.
He’s missed all 3 of his 3-pointers, but Wes Unseld Jr. has encouraged him to play without hesitation. – 9:23 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Two fouls in 4:50 for Daniel Gafford which is not ideal on a night the Wizards are facing Nikola Jokic. – 9:19 PM
Two fouls in 4:50 for Daniel Gafford which is not ideal on a night the Wizards are facing Nikola Jokic. – 9:19 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
So are the Wizards going to double Joker in the post or not? – 9:13 PM
So are the Wizards going to double Joker in the post or not? – 9:13 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
The Nuggets get a stop on the first possession of the game. Denver opens the scoring, as a cutting Aaron Gordon gets an easy dunk off a Nikola Jokic assist. – 9:13 PM
The Nuggets get a stop on the first possession of the game. Denver opens the scoring, as a cutting Aaron Gordon gets an easy dunk off a Nikola Jokic assist. – 9:13 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wes Unseld Jr. said before the game that the Wizards intended to show Nikola Jokic different defensive looks. On Denver’s opening possession, Deni Avdija doubled Jokic, helping Daniel Gafford. – 9:12 PM
Wes Unseld Jr. said before the game that the Wizards intended to show Nikola Jokic different defensive looks. On Denver’s opening possession, Deni Avdija doubled Jokic, helping Daniel Gafford. – 9:12 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
As Wes Unseld Jr. returns to Denver with the Wizards, it’s good to remember that the Nuggets asked Nikola Jokic to help him secure a head coaching job. “Why would I want to do that?” Coach Michael Malone said Jokic asked him. “I don’t want Wes to leave.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/07… – 8:48 PM
As Wes Unseld Jr. returns to Denver with the Wizards, it’s good to remember that the Nuggets asked Nikola Jokic to help him secure a head coaching job. “Why would I want to do that?” Coach Michael Malone said Jokic asked him. “I don’t want Wes to leave.” washingtonpost.com/sports/2021/07… – 8:48 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Aaron Gordon is active and in the starting lineup tonight alongside Monte Morris, Davon Reed, Jeff Green and Nikola Jokic. – 8:34 PM
Aaron Gordon is active and in the starting lineup tonight alongside Monte Morris, Davon Reed, Jeff Green and Nikola Jokic. – 8:34 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Pregame lounge is live. Come join.
✅ Isaiah Thomas joins the Gold
✅ Wes Unseld back in Denver
✅ Jokic SNUBBED for POTW
youtube.com/watch?v=i7PXND… – 8:30 PM
Pregame lounge is live. Come join.
✅ Isaiah Thomas joins the Gold
✅ Wes Unseld back in Denver
✅ Jokic SNUBBED for POTW
youtube.com/watch?v=i7PXND… – 8:30 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
With Barton and JaMychal Green out in addition to Dozier, Porter, Murray and Rivers — and possibly no Aaron Gordon either — things are going to get weird for the Nuggets.
If Gordon can’t play, Denver will only have Morris and Jokic as regular starters. – 8:08 PM
With Barton and JaMychal Green out in addition to Dozier, Porter, Murray and Rivers — and possibly no Aaron Gordon either — things are going to get weird for the Nuggets.
If Gordon can’t play, Denver will only have Morris and Jokic as regular starters. – 8:08 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. says he still texts with Nikola Jokic: “Hopefully he has a terrible night tonight.” – 7:34 PM
Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. says he still texts with Nikola Jokic: “Hopefully he has a terrible night tonight.” – 7:34 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
New Wind Chimes:
– My top Nuggets trade target
– Markus Howard’s path to Denver
– Jeff Green’s sneaky athleticism
– Austin Rivers’ return?
– Nikola Jokic Stat of the Week
thednvr.com/wind-chimes-my… – 6:30 PM
New Wind Chimes:
– My top Nuggets trade target
– Markus Howard’s path to Denver
– Jeff Green’s sneaky athleticism
– Austin Rivers’ return?
– Nikola Jokic Stat of the Week
thednvr.com/wind-chimes-my… – 6:30 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic averaged 28/13/11/2/1 on 55% shooting last week and didn’t win Player of the Week.
That might sound crazy until you look up the numbers LeBron put up last week.
28/8/8/2/2 on 61/42/87% shooting. pic.twitter.com/dG4inyfszG – 3:56 PM
Jokic averaged 28/13/11/2/1 on 55% shooting last week and didn’t win Player of the Week.
That might sound crazy until you look up the numbers LeBron put up last week.
28/8/8/2/2 on 61/42/87% shooting. pic.twitter.com/dG4inyfszG – 3:56 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Wind Chimes: My favorite trade target for the Nuggets with Dec. 15 on the horizon
Also: Why Markus Howard badly wanted to end up in Denver during the 2020 draft, Jeff Green’s insane athleticism at 35-years-old, the Nikola Jokic Stat of the Week and more.
thednvr.com/wind-chimes-my… – 2:11 PM
Wind Chimes: My favorite trade target for the Nuggets with Dec. 15 on the horizon
Also: Why Markus Howard badly wanted to end up in Denver during the 2020 draft, Jeff Green’s insane athleticism at 35-years-old, the Nikola Jokic Stat of the Week and more.
thednvr.com/wind-chimes-my… – 2:11 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Boris Dias might be my 2nd favorite Jokic comp behind Larry Bird.
Jokic is taller and a MUCH better and more versatile scorer so it feels like a weird comp but there are a lot of similarities in how Diaw used his body, read the court, defended, made quick decisions, etc. – 2:10 PM
Boris Dias might be my 2nd favorite Jokic comp behind Larry Bird.
Jokic is taller and a MUCH better and more versatile scorer so it feels like a weird comp but there are a lot of similarities in how Diaw used his body, read the court, defended, made quick decisions, etc. – 2:10 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by our Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Stephen Curry: 14.67
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.47
3. Nikola Jokic: 14.36
4. Kevin Durant: 14.2
5. Trae Young: 13.01
6. DeMar DeRozan: 12.23
7. Jimmy Butler: 12.0
8. James Harden: 11.9 pic.twitter.com/FHUjTLf6U7 – 10:50 AM
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by our Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Stephen Curry: 14.67
2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.47
3. Nikola Jokic: 14.36
4. Kevin Durant: 14.2
5. Trae Young: 13.01
6. DeMar DeRozan: 12.23
7. Jimmy Butler: 12.0
8. James Harden: 11.9 pic.twitter.com/FHUjTLf6U7 – 10:50 AM
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More than five years after winning his second Most Valuable Player award, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry could be on his way to claiming a third. Curry, who is second in the NBA in scoring and first in both 3-pointers made and attempted, got 94 of the 100 first-place votes cast in the 2021-22 debut of ESPN’s MVP straw poll, which was conducted from Dec. 3 through Dec. 6. -via ESPN / December 11, 2021
Curry (978 points) was followed by Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (610 points, two first-place votes) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (471 points, three first-place votes). Last year’s MVP, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (256 points), got the other first-place vote and came in fourth overall. -via ESPN / December 11, 2021
Curry, who is second in the NBA in scoring and first in both 3-pointers made and attempted, got 94 of the 100 first-place votes cast in the 2021-22 debut of ESPN’s MVP straw poll, which was conducted from Dec. 3 through Dec. 6. If Curry goes on to win the MVP award, he would tie Wilt Chamberlain for the largest gap between wins (six years) in NBA history. Curry, who will turn 34 in March, also would become the third-oldest MVP in league history, trailing Karl Malone in 1999 and Michael Jordan in 1998. -via ESPN / December 10, 2021