Jokic 49/14/10 as DEN beats LAC

HotRocks34 · Post #1 » by **HotRocks34** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:48 am

Monster game for the MVP. He's right back at the top of the MVP chase again. But the Nuggs must improve their record for the repeat to happen.

JimmyPlopper · Post #2 » by **JimmyPlopper** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:51 am

I'm so happy to live in the Jokic era of the NBA. I've only ever driven through Denver (and flown over I suppose) but I don't need a reason to enjoy this type of ball

bstein14 · Post #3 » by **bstein14** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:52 am

He's the MVP of the Western conference for sure. His supporting cast with no MPJ or Murray is way worse than LeBron's supporting cast in LA and he's still got his team having the better record.

Mickey8 · Post #4 » by **Mickey8** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:53 am

There is no reason for him not to be this aggressive on the offensive end every night.

CIN-C-STAR · Post #5 » by **CIN-C-STAR** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:54 am

Man what a carry job. He had to do everything for them it seemed like!
Impressive performance even for a reigning MVP.

WhatTheBuck · Post #6 » by **WhatTheBuck** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:56 am

He did just beat a team without its own two best players playing, but yeah, he is at worst top 3 with Giannis and KD.

Sharkboy242 · Post #7 » by **Sharkboy242** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:57 am

It sucks he was 1 point a way from a 50 point triple double. How many players have a 50 point triple double?

HotRocks34 · Post #8 » by **HotRocks34** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:57 am

Mickey8 wrote:There is no reason for him not to be this aggressive on the offensive end every night.

Yeah he was definitely engaged.

I think he was pissed at Zubac a bit. Also, I think he got tired of being targeted on pick and roll defense by the Clips.

Hell of a game. Fun game to watch. Clips match up well with DEN.

Ugly0598 · Post #9 » by **Ugly0598** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:57 am

No. Jokic is really good but he let Zubac go off for like 32/34 points or so.

He’s a top 5 player but Giannis, Durant, LeBron (when he wants), Curry aren’t as much of a liability on defense.

Mickey8 · Post #10 » by **Mickey8** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:58 am

His moves were fast tonight , thats how he has to be , decisive, he waits for double teams too much and his teammates are not hitting shots this season , so he has to move fast and look to score too , every night .

Bank Shot · Post #11 » by **Bank Shot** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:59 am

Absolutely insane final three minutes + OT. I feel like I'm watching prime Shaq. You just can't stop him. He's either scoring or Denver is getting an open shot because of his passing.

Peregrine01 · Post #12 » by **Peregrine01** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:59 am

Mickey8 wrote:There is no reason for him not to be this aggressive on the offensive end every night.

This. This Nuggets team cannot afford for him to take 15 shots a game.

KGtabake · Post #13 » by **KGtabake** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 5:59 am

Appreciate the best big since Shaq.
Don't hate, be grateful.
Imagine his prime.
The most dominant and consistent big(no, i don't consider Giannis a big).

celticfan42487 · Post #14 » by **celticfan42487** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:00 am

Yeah well Embiid ordered a triple double today from Wendys and it was tastier than Jokics.

Ballerhogger · Post #15 » by **Ballerhogger** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:00 am

JazzUte88 wrote:No. Jokic is really good but he let Zubac go off for like 32/34 points or so.

He’s a top 5 player but Giannis, Durant, LeBron (when he wants), Curry aren’t as much of a liability on defense.

he literally carried the team :crazy:

They need another defender other than aaron gordon who is useless on that end.

Ill News · Post #16 » by **Ill News** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:01 am

Jokic is definitely my favorite superstar to watch. Just has amazing court vision to go along with being incredibly clutch, and if that isn't enough he's also extremely humble and unassuming. What also impresses me is his insane cardio; he never seems to get tired despite looking like he hasn't been in a gym in years. A truly unique superstar, he just has this goofy, no-nonsense vibe about him while remaining a killer.

It's also great to see two centers just obliterating teams nightly. You really can't go wrong between Jokic or Embiid, I personally just prefer Jokic for the reasons stated above.

Ugly0598 · Post #17 » by **Ugly0598** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am

Ballerhogger wrote:
JazzUte88 wrote:No. Jokic is really good but he let Zubac go off for like 32/34 points or so.

He’s a top 5 player but Giannis, Durant, LeBron (when he wants), Curry aren’t as much of a liability on defense.

he literally carried the team They need another defender other than aaron gordon who is useless on that end.

Carried them on offense. His defense is far from being MVP level. Just like what they say about Rudy I don’t trust his defense if he want to call him #1.

TOStateofMind · Post #18 » by **TOStateofMind** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:02 am

he and embiid with insane performances tonight

Mickey8 · Post #19 » by **Mickey8** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 am

JazzUte88 wrote:No. Jokic is really good but he let Zubac go off for like 32/34 points or so.

He’s a top 5 player but Giannis, Durant, LeBron (when he wants), Curry aren’t as much of a liability on defense.

How many points did Mo Babmba scored tonight

Many of Zubac points came off the pick and roll where Jokic wasn't even defending Zubac or he was posting up Green, which I don't have idea why did Malone run that mismatch and some off of offensive boards, Jokic defense wasn't good tonight, but he also had to spent himself carrying the offense, somethings got to give. This Denver roster is very limited.

Post #20 » by **JDR720** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 6:03 am

Jokic saw Embiids stats and said "Hold my rakija"

*Rakija is supposedly the most popular alcohol in Serbia.

Is Jokic the best player in the NBA?