Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic: “It’s a great loss.”
“They beat our ass. They were better than us in every segment of the game. We need to accept it. Take it. And just try to be better next time.” pic.twitter.com/n3C29msZuU – 1:20 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Just so everyone knows and so hopefully Wolves players/coaches stop being asked about “switching the matchup up so KAT is on Jokic,” KAT has been Jokic’s primary every game.
Anthony Edwards when asked this again after tonight’s game:
“He’s been guarding him the whole series. – 12:14 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Just so everyone knows and so hopefully Wolves players/coaches stop being asked about “switching the matchup up so KAT is on Jokic,” KAT has been Jokic’s primary every game.
Anthony Edwards when asked this again after tonight’s game:
“He’s been guarding him the whole series. – 12:13 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic asked to elaborate on this being a “great loss.” “They beat our ass… they were better than us in every (facet) of the game. We have to accept it. When you lose by 45, it is not something that happens every day. Got to accept it.” – 12:08 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Nikola Jokic says he thinks the Nuggets shouldn’t let this loss wash away. “They destroyed us. We should learn it… I am taking this as a great loss.” – 12:02 AM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Gobert having as many assists as Jokic tonight (2) might be the biggest statistical anomaly of this series – 11:46 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Malone said that he left Nikola Jokic in for the 2nd quarter knowing that the game was going to get away from them and they went on a run.
Once he left the game, Minnesota went on another huge run and that is where it seemed to get away from Denver. pic.twitter.com/aDn9p19b9D – 11:45 PM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
Maybe it’s a perk of Nikola Jokic’s nonchalant demeanor and relatively low profile, but a lot of NBA superstars would get individually fried for such a poor team performance in a close-out playoff game… pic.twitter.com/q3KmttMHQ0 – 11:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Most of this series has been about whomever’s role players play better. The big exception was Game 5’s Jokic masterpiece. Tonight, Minnesota got a full performance from its roster and Denver didn’t, although the Nuggets didn’t get a great game from anyone – 10:35 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Denver bench had not only held the line when Jokic went off-the-floor this series, but they even won many of those sequences. Zero points after 3 quarters tonight. – 10:34 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
What an epic series.
Games 2 & 6 were two of the best team defensive performances the NBA has seen in modern memory, and Games 4 & 5 were basically Jokic playing perfect offensive basketball for 40 minutes a night.
Absolutely cannot wait for Game 7. – 10:27 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
KAT is doing a good job of not letting the Jokic back downs send him — he’s absorbing the hit. When the defender gets hit and recoils a hit, that’s when Jokic settles in and reads the floor.
Absorbs it here, Jokic fumbles and Ant gets out on the break. pic.twitter.com/geSxai4CoO – 10:12 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
This is an exaggerated version of how KAT has been guarding Jokic all night — leaving a cushion, often going under and ok with the thing he concedes being lightly-contested 3s.
Jokic is currently 0/4 from deep. pic.twitter.com/uZivU1zq2J – 10:05 PM
Kerry Eggers @kerryeggers
I’ve found this year’s NBA playoffs particularly compelling, particularly in the West. I like the defense being played. I like all four teams and have enjoyed watching the stars (Jokic, Edwards, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic) do their thing. Won’t be disappointed whichever teams – 10:05 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mini Soda only shooting 42% FGs but they outplayed Nuggets in every way possible.
And that’s with Jokic still halfway to a 30-piece. But they took his dimes away and Minnesota got steals. Timberwolves actually playing big for once on offensive glass.
See you Sunday – 9:49 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Nuggets 40, T-Wolves 59.
This sequence sums up what we’ve been seeing. Sloppy play.
Jokic has 16 points but is only Nugget in double digits.
Denver is 14-44 from the field and 4-21 from the field but keep shooting them
If you’re Malone, what’s the message? pic.twitter.com/vGwkYQQ8r0 – 9:49 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
A 6-0 Naz Reid personal run has the Wolves lead back up to 19 with Jokic out. Wolves needed this burst after Denver cut it to 11. – 9:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Now Aaron Gordon comes to give Jokic his first rest. That was Malone keeping Joker in at the top of the second quarter in order to try and make a quick push – 9:18 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Denver usually sits Jokic at the beginning of the 2nd and 4th quarters, but they’ve adjusted that tonight and he just hasn’t sat yet midway through the 2nd.
The Wolves played well in the non-Jokic minutes in Game (+6) because they left Ant out there and put Gobert out there, who… – 9:17 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Can tell that Denver is out of sorts. Nikola Jokic played the entire 1st quarter and is still out there to begin the 2nd quarter. Not getting his usual rest time with Denver down 32-14. – 9:13 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic is playing too far out, and is missing more challenged shots. Murray’s arm may fall off so that’s a problem. Denver got DEMOLISHED on the boards, which is a problem since they’re shooting 27% from the field. Couple things to fix for the rest of the game. – 9:12 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Given KAT enough criticism for his needless foul trouble this playoffs, that was a masterful 1Q of defense. Not declaring this bc Jokic missed more than he made, but KAT made him catch the ball way outside the paint than what he’s used. Physical without fouling, disrupted flow. – 9:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
There’s a lot that can be discussed about every other player, but if Murray goes 0/5 and plays with that kind of energy, it sets the tone for the rest of the group.
Jokic missed some bunnies, and the turnovers led to runouts.
Alright, the quarter’s over. How do you respond? – 9:10 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
It seems like the strategy to double Jokic has primed Minnesota to be more proactive with its help in general, which in turn has activated their collective length in a way we didn’t see in Games 3-5. – 9:05 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I don’t think Minnesota expected Denver to push the ball this aggressively. Jokic setting the tone by beating his man up the floor – 8:51 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Nuggets off to a 9-2 start. Wolves doubling Jokic when he puts it on the floor, Nuggets still laying off McDaniels – 8:48 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Denver races out to a 9-2 lead as the Wolves begin the game 1-for-6. Porter Jr., who has struggled the last few games, with 5 early.
Ant missed an easy one at the rim and it led to a Jokic dunk at the other end. Significant moment early on. – 8:48 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Random tidbit:
Nikola Jokic currently ranks
-9th all-time in playoff points per game
-17th all-time in playoff rebounds per game
-16th all-time in playoff assists per game
-7th all-time in playoff True Shooting %
I know everyone’s done their “he’s an all-time great!” spiel, but – 6:17 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Players who have the highest PPG+RPG+APG in the playoffs since 1976 👀 (via @statmuse)
1. 🇸🇮 Luka Doncic 48.6
2. 🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic 47.4
3. 🇺🇸 Michael Jordan 45.6
4. 🇺🇸 LeBron James 44.6 pic.twitter.com/It9JmLDS7s – 3:51 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic with the chance to win a series over the last two playoffs:
– 43 pts, 11 rebs, 6 asts (Game 4 MIN)
– 28 pts, 17 rebs, 12 asts ( Game 5 MIN)
– 32 pts, 10 rebs, 12 asts (Game 6 PHX)
– 30 pts, 14 rebs, 13 asts (Game 4 LAL)
– 28 pts, 16 rebs, 4 asts (Game 5 MIA)
– 33 – 3:00 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic with the chance to win a series over the last two playoffs:
– 28 pts, 17 rebs, 12 asts ( Game 5 MIN)
– 32 pts, 10 rebs, 12 asts (Game 6 PHX)
– 30 pts, 14 rebs, 13 asts (Game 4 LAL)
– 28 pts, 16 rebs, 4 asts (Game 5 MIA)
– 25 pts, 20 rebs, 9 asts (Game 5 LAL) – 2:55 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
A timely and fun conversation about the great Nikola Jokic with @msinger, author of the forthcoming “Why so serious?” book about the 3-time MVP (due out this fall). Instant reaction on OKC-Dallas, Game 5, from @anthonyVslater and @DaveDuFourNBA podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 2:34 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
On today’s show @coachthorpe and @jshector talk defensive tactics against Jalen Brunson.
All that plus the brilliance of Nikola Jokic, teams on the brink, and drafting Bronny James.
Full episode: bit.ly/3PW1OKlpic.twitter.com/EaJs9lmBLQ – 2:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I’m hanging out with mom this afternoon to make up for being in Minneapolis on Mother’s Day, so I’m gonna do a bit of a preview post here:
Keys for Game 6
1. Jokic continues to apply pressure
– The most important thing the Nuggets can do is get Minnesota to panic. Jokic was – 12:57 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
New for @TheAthleticNBA – The best quarter of the best game from the best player of the decade.
We still aren’t talking enough about Nikola Jokic’s Game 5 third quarter Mona Lisa: nytimes.com/athletic/54978… – 10:23 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Today’s podcast with @MotorCityHoops:
-Jokic vs. Gobert: breaking down the tape
-Next Aaron Gordon
-Brunson dominance for NYK
-NBA Draft Combine notes on measurements, testing, Bronny, etc. youtube.com/live/h4uPcNGs3… – 9:13 AM
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