Lakers Nation 9 hours ago
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Calls Lakers’ Anthony Davis ‘Best Scorer’ In NBA
The final few minutes of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals essentially became a showdown between the...
ClutchPoints 10 hours ago
Dwight Howard, JaVale McGee send trash talk at Nikola Jokic for Anthony Davis assignment
The battle of the big men is considered to be one of the focal points in the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, with the Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Denver’s Nikola Jokic both considered among the best at the position. The Lakers’ other big men, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee, […] The post Dwight Howard, JaVale McGee send trash talk at Nikola Jokic for Anthony Davis assignment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 21 hours ago
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic admits to key error causing Anthony Davis’ game-winner
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic knows that they were one defensive stop away from tying their Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, a last-minute miscommunication on defense by the young Nuggets opened the slightest of windows for Anthony Davis to convert an incredible buzzer-beating triple and hand Denver their second straight […] The post Nuggets star Nikola Jokic admits to key error causing Anthony Davis’ game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 20, 2020
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s insane 1-handed tip over LeBron James that no one will remember
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic’s impressive showing in Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers went for naught after Anthony Davis buried a game-winner to give his team a 2-0 advantage in their best-of-seven Western Conference Finals series. AD’s dagger 3-pointer will no doubt be the subject of plenty of highlight videos in the coming […] The post Nuggets star Nikola Jokic’s insane 1-handed tip over LeBron James that no one will remember appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Denver Post Sep 20, 2020
Nuggets 3-pointers: Anthony Davis gets last laugh vs. Nikola Jokic in duel of NBA’s best big men
At crunch time, everybody else stood back and watched the Brow and Joker do their stuff.
The Denver Post Sep 20, 2020
Anthony Davis’ buzzer-beating 3-pointer crushes Nuggets in Game 2
Nikola Jokic had done absolutely everything within his power to will the Nuggets to a win.
ClutchPoints Sep 20, 2020
Nuggets coach Michael Malone makes interesting comparison between LeBron James, Nikola Jokic
Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone suggested defending Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is sort of like defending his own star, Nikola Jokic. Malone said James is so tough to guard because he can exploit one-on-one matchups while making plays for his teammates if the defense sends an extra defender, much like Jokic can […] The post Nuggets coach Michael Malone makes interesting comparison between LeBron James, Nikola Jokic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 19, 2020
Dwight Howard warns Nikola Jokic of what to expect following return to Lakers rotation
Dwight Howard logged just 16 minutes on Friday for the Los Angeles Lakers, as they pummeled the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Despite his modest playing time, Howard played a key role for L.A.’s Game 1 victory, as he stifled Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic during their time together on the […] The post Dwight Howard warns Nikola Jokic of what to expect following return to Lakers rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Sep 19, 2020
Nikola Jokic reacts to ‘impact’ of being guarded by three 7-footers
Nikola Jokic did not have his best outing on Friday, as the Denver Nuggets suffered a 126-114 Game 1 loss to a powerhouse Los Angeles Lakers side. After the game, Jokic admitted how he was stifled by L.A.’s three bigs, who made life very difficult for him on the evening. According to Jokic, the combination […] The post Nikola Jokic reacts to ‘impact’ of being guarded by three 7-footers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Denver Post Sep 18, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo wins 2nd straight NBA MVP award; Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic ninth in voting
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic year earned him a historic awards sweep.
ClutchPoints Sep 18, 2020
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic creating next major shift in basketball since Stephen Curry, claims BJ Armstrong
Nikola Jokic has been on the receiving end of some high praise from practically everywhere following his amazing Game 7 performance from the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Jokic led his team to an astounding series-clinching victory against a heavily-favored Los Angeles Clippers side, completing an improbable 3-1 come-from-behind series win. This has led three-time NBA […] The post Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic creating next major shift in basketball since Stephen Curry, claims BJ Armstrong appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers Nation Sep 18, 2020
Lakers News: Frank Vogel Praises Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic As One Of ‘Most Unique Players’
The Los Angeles Lakers face a whole different challenge squaring off with the Denver Nuggets in the Western...
OC Register Sep 17, 2020
Lakers ready to take Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets seriously in Western Conference Finals
Frank Vogel calls guarding Jokic 'a five-man assignment' that will require heightened awareness.
Los Angeles Times Sep 17, 2020
Lakers ready to adjust lineup to counter Nuggets' Nikola Jokic
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is a force the Lakers will have to counter. Anthony Davis has been effective but JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard will defend him too.
ClutchPoints Sep 17, 2020
Nikola Jokic’s Game 7 was the best passing game by a big man in NBA playoff history
There have been many great passing big men in NBA history. Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Walton, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Arvydas Sabonis are all known for being great passers. But now, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is challenging all the aforementioned names for the title of Best Passing Big Man Ever. In Game 7 against […] The post Nikola Jokic’s Game 7 was the best passing game by a big man in NBA playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
