Nikola Jokic Plays 65 Minutes, Scores 33 Points In Game 3
Nikola Jokic provided a monster triple-double, but it was not enough in the 140-137 loss to the Trail Blazers in Game 3 on Friday. Jokic scored 33 points while collecting 18 rebounds and dishing out 14 assists with a steal and two blocks. His 65 minutes played were the most since Bob Cousy way back in 1953, and the big man played 44 straight minutes to close out the game. Jokic did not provide much in the overtimes and even missed a crucial free throw in the dying moments that would send the game to a fifth overtime. Either way, Jokic has been a superstar these playoffs and will be looking forward to a day to recover on Saturday before Sunday's Game 4.
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Nikola Jokic Leads Denver To A Game 7 Win
Nikola Jokic had 16 points in Saturday's series-clinching win over the Clippers. He added 10 boards, eight assists, three steals, and one block. The three-time MVP accumulated five fouls through the first three quarters, resulting in more time spent on the bench. However, with Denver building a decisive lead, Jokic wasn't needed much in the fourth quarter. With the Nuggets dispatching the Clippers in seven games, the team will hit the road for a meeting with OKC on Monday night to begin the Western Conference semi-finals. In four meetings with the Thunder this season, Jokic averaged 24.5 points, 15.8 rebounds, 11.5 dimes, 1.8 blocks, and 1.5 steals. He also shot 52.6% from the field, one of his worst averages against any club during the year.
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Nikola Jokic Posts 19th Postseason Triple-Double
Nikola Jokic recorded his 19th career postseason triple-double in Monday's 105-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, finishing with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. He added three steals to his tally while shooting 8-for-16 from the field with a 4-for-8 effort from deep. Jokic had an extremely busy night and played the entire second half. Fatigue may have contributed to Jokic recording five of his seven turnovers after halftime, including three in the fourth quarter. Still, it was another hugely impressive performance from Jokic, who trails only Magic Johnson (30) and LeBron James (28) on the all-time postseason triple-doubles list.
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Nikola Jokic Expected To Play On Friday
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against Golden State. After amassing a 61-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the double-overtime win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday, the multi-time MVP didn't suit up the following night versus the San Antonio Spurs. DeAndre Jordan got the start, with the veteran finishing with 10 points, 17 rebounds, one block, and one steal. With that in mind, if Jokic is good to go on Friday, Jordan isn't worth starting in any fantasy format. The same can be said about Jalen Pickett and Hunter Tyson, even if Aaron Gordon (calf), Jamal Murray (hamstring), and Christian Braun (foot) aren't available.
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Nikola Jokic Expected To Play Against Timberwolves
Nikola Jokic (ankle) is listed as probable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After missing five games with an ankle issue, Jokic has played in each of Denver's last two games and looks likely to remain in the lineup for Tuesday's meeting with Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves. Gobert, a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, has managed to slow down Jokic a bit in 2024-25. In this season's previous three meetings with the Timberwolves, Jokic has averaged 26.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 9.3 assists.
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