It goes with out saying that Nikola Jokic is requested to do so much. Arguably greater than every other participant within the NBA. On any given night time he’s required to be Denver’s prime scorer, rebounder, even facilitator together with his passing recreation — however asking him to educate may be past the pale.
On Monday night time it was time for Coach Joker to shine. The Nuggets had been in want of somebody to prepare them in a essential Recreation 1 towards the Thunder in a collection that might decide who goes on to the NBA Finals, and it solely made sense that Jokic was the man.
It’s been lower than a month because the Nuggets stunningly fired head coach Michael Malone forward of the playoffs — and whereas longtime assistant David Alderman stepped in admirably, typically you simply want somebody with a bit of extra expertise to name the pictures.
This actually confirmed when the sport was on the road and Jokic gathered everybody round to attract up the play.
Participant/Coach Nikola Jokic main the workforce in ALL main statistical classes:
Factors, Rebounds, Assists, Drawing Up Recreation Winners
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) Might 6, 2025
Assume he known as his personal quantity? After all Jokic didn’t. That isn’t his type. As a substitute the play revolved round rebounding the ball and getting it to Aaron Gordon on the perimeter. Gordon leads Denver in 3P%, and he didn’t disappoint.
Does this imply Joker ought to get a increase? It looks like he ought to get a increase. Or at the very least a brand new title.
