Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets had a great start to defending the title in the NBA playoffs, and the Serb did something incredible.
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Let’s remind you, the Jokićs The Nuggets first convincingly defeated the Los Angeles Lakers at the beginning of the playoffsand then there was a big drama in the second game, which was settled by a goal at the sound of the siren, after Denver had recovered from a 20-point deficit.
Although Jokić did not make a basket for the victory, he played the second half as if in a trance and, once again, stunned the American basketball public.
Not only did he complete another triple-double performance, but it also became known how unassailable he is when it comes to the NBA playoffs.
Namely, Jokić achieved a triple-double in as many as 24% of his matches in the playoffs, according to which he has no equal in the history of the league.
In second place is Irvin “Magic” Johnson with 15.8%, in third place is Russell Westbrook with 10.3%, in fourth place is Jokic’s current rival in this series, LeBron James with 9.9%…
At the same time, since the NBA league has existed, Jokić is the only basketball player who achieved at least 25 points, at least 20 rebounds and at least 10 assists in the playoffs. And not only is he the only one who managed to do it, he did it – even four times.
Nikola Jokić – statistics
This season, until the playoffs, Jokić averaged 26.4 points and had 12.4 rebounds and nine assists per NBA game.
When will Nikola Jokić and Denver play again? Game schedule:
The Denver Nuggets will play the following NBA playoff games on the following schedule:
Friday, April 26, 4 a.m. CET – away at Lakers
Sunday, April 28, from 02.30 am – away to the Lakers
If needed: Game 5, Monday, April 29, at home against the Lakers, date yet to be determined.
NBA League, season 2023/2024 – dates, playoffs, Olympic Games…
The league part of the competition ended on Sunday, April 14, 2024, when all teams played 82 games.
After the conclusion of the play-in tournament for the teams from 7th to 10th place in both conferences, the official stage of the playoffs began on April 20.
The grand final, when it comes to the first match of the fight for the cup, is scheduled for June 6, and the possible championship would be played on June 23. Just one month later, on July 26, the 33rd Summer Olympic Games will begin in Paris, which will last until August 11.
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