Addam M. Francisco: Aaron Gordon on OKC’s physical defense: “They’re fouling him, point blank period, throughout the game.”Source: Twitter
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Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Aaron Gordon was pretty critical of the whistle. Says the Thunder are fouling every possession and refs are often calling the second foul. AG acknowledges they’re not going to call a foul every possession, but his frustration with Jokic’s whistle was especially obvious. – 12:58 AM
Aaron Gordon was pretty critical of the whistle. Says the Thunder are fouling every possession and refs are often calling the second foul. AG acknowledges they’re not going to call a foul every possession, but his frustration with Jokic’s whistle was especially obvious. – 12:58 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😳Tough night for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in Game 2!
👀 Jokic fouled out in the 3rd quarter!
Final : OKC – Nuggets 149-106 pic.x.com/gtToFKknr7 – 12:39 AM
😳Tough night for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets in Game 2!
👀 Jokic fouled out in the 3rd quarter!
Final : OKC – Nuggets 149-106 pic.x.com/gtToFKknr7 – 12:39 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Nikola Jokic fouled out in the 3rd quarter 😅 pic.x.com/zh6Cbmd4iI – 11:46 PM
Nikola Jokic fouled out in the 3rd quarter 😅 pic.x.com/zh6Cbmd4iI – 11:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic in Game 2:
6 fouls
6 turnovers
6 buckets pic.x.com/6Od1IiS8K6 – 11:40 PM
Jokic in Game 2:
6 fouls
6 turnovers
6 buckets pic.x.com/6Od1IiS8K6 – 11:40 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Unbelievable. Jokic just fouled out in the third quarter after he was called for two straight offensive fouls. – 11:40 PM
Unbelievable. Jokic just fouled out in the third quarter after he was called for two straight offensive fouls. – 11:40 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
I think it’s a stroke of genius for Joe Mazzulla to steal the Jokic airball/Gordon dunk play – 8:53 PM
I think it’s a stroke of genius for Joe Mazzulla to steal the Jokic airball/Gordon dunk play – 8:53 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic warming up pic.x.com/IEQP2gGdGh – 8:14 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic warming up pic.x.com/IEQP2gGdGh – 8:14 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW: A detailed Game 2 preview with some fun and interesting stats on both teams.
From Jokic’s impressive defensive rating, to stats on OKC’s double-big lineup, to a key matchup.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/game-2-preview… – 3:02 AM
NEW: A detailed Game 2 preview with some fun and interesting stats on both teams.
From Jokic’s impressive defensive rating, to stats on OKC’s double-big lineup, to a key matchup.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/game-2-preview… – 3:02 AM
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Jamal Crawford says there’s nothing Nikola Jokic can’t do 🙌
“He’s the one guy in this era who’s blended the old school of the 90’s and this new generation.” (via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.x.com/hBZgBhSFUe – 1:37 PM
Jamal Crawford says there’s nothing Nikola Jokic can’t do 🙌
“He’s the one guy in this era who’s blended the old school of the 90’s and this new generation.” (via @PatMcAfeeShow) pic.x.com/hBZgBhSFUe – 1:37 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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First 50 people only! pic.x.com/p7gBlsX8kR – 1:20 PM
Dunc’d On Prime: DEN/OKC and NYK/BOS Game 1s with @DannyLeroux
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First 50 people only! pic.x.com/p7gBlsX8kR – 1:20 PM
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StatMuse @statmuse
Aaron Gordon this playoffs:
19.3 PPG
6.8 RPG
50.9 FG%
and a couple game-winners. pic.x.com/k5lybrLpcI – 9:48 AM
Aaron Gordon this playoffs:
19.3 PPG
6.8 RPG
50.9 FG%
and a couple game-winners. pic.x.com/k5lybrLpcI – 9:48 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
2 of the 10 highest-paid NBA players (salary + endorsements) remain in the playoffs: Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/Pn6y9nRfr1 – 9:39 AM
2 of the 10 highest-paid NBA players (salary + endorsements) remain in the playoffs: Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/Pn6y9nRfr1 – 9:39 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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First 50 people only! pic.x.com/qskpZ41D4M – 9:19 AM
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Another Aaron Gordon game-winner, another FLASH SALE. Use code gordongame1 to listen for 45% off:
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First 50 people only! pic.x.com/qskpZ41D4M – 9:19 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nikola Jokic put up one of the best non-Wilt stat lines in playoffs history last night. pic.x.com/r01XMi1mVP – 8:45 AM
Nikola Jokic put up one of the best non-Wilt stat lines in playoffs history last night. pic.x.com/r01XMi1mVP – 8:45 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Watching this back and Gordon does so well to go opposite wing off the box out. Because Holmgren scrambles to protect the paint Caruso has to choose between AG and Jokic and obviously chose Joker. Gordon’s open and the rest is history.
pic.x.com/2oY21o5Wbv – 7:56 AM
Watching this back and Gordon does so well to go opposite wing off the box out. Because Holmgren scrambles to protect the paint Caruso has to choose between AG and Jokic and obviously chose Joker. Gordon’s open and the rest is history.
pic.x.com/2oY21o5Wbv – 7:56 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I get fouling up 3, very much a proponent of it. But it’s situational, it’s not universal. Can’t foul up 3 with 11 seconds left on the clock with Jokic out of the game. That doesn’t track for me. Too much time, too advantageous a situation. – 4:20 AM
I get fouling up 3, very much a proponent of it. But it’s situational, it’s not universal. Can’t foul up 3 with 11 seconds left on the clock with Jokic out of the game. That doesn’t track for me. Too much time, too advantageous a situation. – 4:20 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀 OKC crowd chanted “free throw merchant” while Jokic was at the free throw line! pic.x.com/Lfn5Kiecpm – 3:55 AM
👀 OKC crowd chanted “free throw merchant” while Jokic was at the free throw line! pic.x.com/Lfn5Kiecpm – 3:55 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Aaron Gordon shot a career high 43.6% on 3s this season, a huge jump from his career 33.1 % Monday night he hit the most important shot of the season to help Denver steal Game 1 in OKC. How’d he do it? He literally lives in a gym. Yes, his house is a gym. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:31 AM
Aaron Gordon shot a career high 43.6% on 3s this season, a huge jump from his career 33.1 % Monday night he hit the most important shot of the season to help Denver steal Game 1 in OKC. How’d he do it? He literally lives in a gym. Yes, his house is a gym. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:31 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic compares ‘free throw merchant’ chants to playing in small gyms in Serbia
“You can see the guy that is telling you…”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:16 AM
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic compares ‘free throw merchant’ chants to playing in small gyms in Serbia
“You can see the guy that is telling you…”
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:16 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Aaron Gordon 3-pointer caps 19-6 closing Denver run to steal Game 1 in Oklahoma City 121-119
OKC led by double-digits much of the night but did not execute well enough down the stretch.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/aaron… – 3:00 AM
Aaron Gordon 3-pointer caps 19-6 closing Denver run to steal Game 1 in Oklahoma City 121-119
OKC led by double-digits much of the night but did not execute well enough down the stretch.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/aaron… – 3:00 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Underrated part of the final play: the ball dropped to Braun, and the natural reaction is to get the ball to Jokic or Murray. Instead, he got the ball up the floor to Russ who made a great decision to set up AG.
It’s super cool that the Nuggets are winning in different ways than – 2:54 AM
Underrated part of the final play: the ball dropped to Braun, and the natural reaction is to get the ball to Jokic or Murray. Instead, he got the ball up the floor to Russ who made a great decision to set up AG.
It’s super cool that the Nuggets are winning in different ways than – 2:54 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic posts 42 and 22 in Game 1 win sportando.basketball/denver-nuggets… – 2:53 AM
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic posts 42 and 22 in Game 1 win sportando.basketball/denver-nuggets… – 2:53 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic posts 42 and 22 in Game 1 win sportando.basketball/en/denver-nugg… – 2:44 AM
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic posts 42 and 22 in Game 1 win sportando.basketball/en/denver-nugg… – 2:44 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon stuns Thunder with clutch three sportando.basketball/en/denver-nugg… – 2:42 AM
Denver Nuggets’ Aaron Gordon stuns Thunder with clutch three sportando.basketball/en/denver-nugg… – 2:42 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nikola Jokic is the best player of the playoffs.
Shai at No. 6. pic.x.com/OWMntOnEDV – 2:38 AM
Nikola Jokic is the best player of the playoffs.
Shai at No. 6. pic.x.com/OWMntOnEDV – 2:38 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic says he didn’t hear the “Free throw merchant” chants but admits “that’s kind of funny.” – 1:33 AM
Nikola Jokic says he didn’t hear the “Free throw merchant” chants but admits “that’s kind of funny.” – 1:33 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jokic vs. Shai was an absolute MASTERCLASS, with Jokic and the Nuggets winning the first battle!
OKC – Denver Nuggets 0-1 pic.x.com/c2LAkJw0HA – 1:32 AM
Jokic vs. Shai was an absolute MASTERCLASS, with Jokic and the Nuggets winning the first battle!OKC – Denver Nuggets 0-1 pic.x.com/c2LAkJw0HA – 1:32 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Aaron Gordon declines to tell @markkiszla he knew his game-winner was going in. He settles for “I knew it wasn’t a miss.” – 1:24 AM
Aaron Gordon declines to tell @markkiszla he knew his game-winner was going in. He settles for “I knew it wasn’t a miss.” – 1:24 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Aaron Gordon brings his nephews to his post-game press conference. – 1:19 AM
Aaron Gordon brings his nephews to his post-game press conference. – 1:19 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
OKC got the foul game horribly wrong constantly giving it immediately. Especially when Gordon caught it in the backcourt and Jokic wasn’t in the game, what the heck was the logic there?? – 12:29 AM
OKC got the foul game horribly wrong constantly giving it immediately. Especially when Gordon caught it in the backcourt and Jokic wasn’t in the game, what the heck was the logic there?? – 12:29 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon with another miracle playoff game-winner, this time against the Thunder. bit.ly/3RF0iwx – 12:28 AM
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon with another miracle playoff game-winner, this time against the Thunder. bit.ly/3RF0iwx – 12:28 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
I absolutely hated fouling up 3 with 11 seconds left in the game.
Especially with Jokic at the scorers table – 12:28 AM
I absolutely hated fouling up 3 with 11 seconds left in the game.
Especially with Jokic at the scorers table – 12:28 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
OKC’s mistake was fouling Gordon with Jokic out the game. Should’ve let it play out – 12:28 AM
OKC’s mistake was fouling Gordon with Jokic out the game. Should’ve let it play out – 12:28 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon, you are absolutely insane. – 12:27 AM
Aaron Gordon, you are absolutely insane. – 12:27 AM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Holy moly! Aaron Gordon does it again. Hits a 3–pointer with 2 seconds left to give Denver a 121-119 win after the Nuggets trailed by as many as 14 points in this one. – 12:27 AM
Holy moly! Aaron Gordon does it again. Hits a 3–pointer with 2 seconds left to give Denver a 121-119 win after the Nuggets trailed by as many as 14 points in this one. – 12:27 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
AARON GORDON IS MY LORD AND SAVIOR – 12:27 AM
AARON GORDON IS MY LORD AND SAVIOR – 12:27 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Aaron Gordon in Game 1:
22 PTS
14 REB
3-6 3P
Game-winner. pic.x.com/C4HDrbRjRq – 12:26 AM
Aaron Gordon in Game 1:
22 PTS
14 REB
3-6 3P
Game-winner. pic.x.com/C4HDrbRjRq – 12:26 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Aaron Gordon hits a 3 to give Denver the win.
Just a heartbreaking loss for OKC who had control the whole game. – 12:26 AM
Aaron Gordon hits a 3 to give Denver the win.
Just a heartbreaking loss for OKC who had control the whole game. – 12:26 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Aaron Gordon hits the game-winning 3 and the Nuggets absolutely STEAL Game 1……
OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!!! – 12:26 AM
Aaron Gordon hits the game-winning 3 and the Nuggets absolutely STEAL Game 1……
OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!!! – 12:26 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joker in OKC:
42 PTS (18 in 4Q)
22 REB
6 AST
2 BLK
Only Wilt has more 35/20/5 playoff games. pic.x.com/vjlruWNYYG – 12:26 AM
Joker in OKC:
42 PTS (18 in 4Q)
22 REB
6 AST
2 BLK
Only Wilt has more 35/20/5 playoff games. pic.x.com/vjlruWNYYG – 12:26 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Pitch perfect in bounds play gets SGA a wide open dunk.
Intentional foul from OKC.
Aaron Gordon hits both free throws.
Thunder up 119-118.
Thunder ball.
10.7 seconds to go. – 12:23 AM
Pitch perfect in bounds play gets SGA a wide open dunk.
Intentional foul from OKC.
Aaron Gordon hits both free throws.
Thunder up 119-118.
Thunder ball.
10.7 seconds to go. – 12:23 AM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
With Jokic off the court and Denver not having a timeout. I probably play it straight up instead of fouling there. – 12:23 AM
With Jokic off the court and Denver not having a timeout. I probably play it straight up instead of fouling there. – 12:23 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Aaron Gordon made that second free-throw……
But had he missed, Nikola Jokic had beaten Chet and Hartenstein to inside positioning and would have been there for the rebound – 12:23 AM
Aaron Gordon made that second free-throw……
But had he missed, Nikola Jokic had beaten Chet and Hartenstein to inside positioning and would have been there for the rebound – 12:23 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
wow, they couldn’t get Jokic back into the game….why did OKC foul? – 12:21 AM
wow, they couldn’t get Jokic back into the game….why did OKC foul? – 12:21 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder foul on the in bound.
Jokic hits 2 free throws.
Thunder up 117-116.
Thunder ball.
12.9 seconds to go. – 12:20 AM
Thunder foul on the in bound.
Jokic hits 2 free throws.
Thunder up 117-116.
Thunder ball.
12.9 seconds to go. – 12:20 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder foul up 3. Jokic at the line to make this a 1 point game. – 12:18 AM
Thunder foul up 3. Jokic at the line to make this a 1 point game. – 12:18 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Jokic.
Giannis.
Shaq.
Wilt.
The only players in NBA playoff history with 40-20-5 in a single game. – 12:18 AM
Jokic.
Giannis.
Shaq.
Wilt.
The only players in NBA playoff history with 40-20-5 in a single game. – 12:18 AM
Zach Kram @zachkram
Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history with 40 points, 22 rebounds, and 6 assists in a playoff game – 12:18 AM
Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history with 40 points, 22 rebounds, and 6 assists in a playoff game – 12:18 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Jokic is giving these people that work! God Bless America Big Fella!!! – 12:17 AM
Jokic is giving these people that work! God Bless America Big Fella!!! – 12:17 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jokic makes this a 1 point game. – 12:15 AM
Jokic makes this a 1 point game. – 12:15 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Yep this OKC/Nuggets is going to be a Physical one!!! Jokic out here throwing elbows but that’s what the Thunder make you do because their going to touch you up every possession – 12:09 AM
Yep this OKC/Nuggets is going to be a Physical one!!! Jokic out here throwing elbows but that’s what the Thunder make you do because their going to touch you up every possession – 12:09 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
SGA is unbelievable.
Had a historic season.
And the MVP is a regular season award.
Not ‘what did you do in one playoff game’ award.
This game has no bearing.
Obviously.
But I mean… cmon.
Jokic is this entire team. It’s EVERYTHING. – 12:07 AM
SGA is unbelievable.
Had a historic season.
And the MVP is a regular season award.
Not ‘what did you do in one playoff game’ award.
This game has no bearing.
Obviously.
But I mean… cmon.
Jokic is this entire team. It’s EVERYTHING. – 12:07 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Foul on SGA.
Challenge by Daigneault.
Looks like Jokic pulls SGA’s arm.
This *should* be Jokic’s 6th foul. – 12:07 AM
Foul on SGA.
Challenge by Daigneault.
Looks like Jokic pulls SGA’s arm.
This *should* be Jokic’s 6th foul. – 12:07 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Nikola Jokic getting “free throw merchant” chants from the OKC crowd. – 12:04 AM
Nikola Jokic getting “free throw merchant” chants from the OKC crowd. – 12:04 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Free throw merchant chants for Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/bvhV8JIC2j – 12:00 AM
Free throw merchant chants for Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/bvhV8JIC2j – 12:00 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Most 30-20-5 games in NBA playoff history:
Wilt Chamberlain – 12
Nikola Jokic – 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 5 – 11:59 PM
Most 30-20-5 games in NBA playoff history:
Wilt Chamberlain – 12
Nikola Jokic – 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 5 – 11:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren just missed a dunk in a 2-on-1 against Jokic. OKC only up 8 with 5:37 should be Denver ball but the zebras are having a meeting. – 11:57 PM
Chet Holmgren just missed a dunk in a 2-on-1 against Jokic. OKC only up 8 with 5:37 should be Denver ball but the zebras are having a meeting. – 11:57 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic has 29 points, 20 rebounds and 6 assists…
He’s gotten to these numbers tonight pretty effortlessly
This should tell you just how well the LA Clippers defended him – 11:56 PM
Nikola Jokic has 29 points, 20 rebounds and 6 assists…
He’s gotten to these numbers tonight pretty effortlessly
This should tell you just how well the LA Clippers defended him – 11:56 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Great drive by Chet Holmgren on Jokic, got a good angle off the catch and Jokic I feel like could not contest as hard due to foul trouble. – 11:55 PM
Great drive by Chet Holmgren on Jokic, got a good angle off the catch and Jokic I feel like could not contest as hard due to foul trouble. – 11:55 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jokic has 5 fouls with 6:48 to go. – 11:54 PM
Jokic has 5 fouls with 6:48 to go. – 11:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nikola Jokic has been hit with a flagrant 1 – 11:53 PM
Nikola Jokic has been hit with a flagrant 1 – 11:53 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Yeah I think Jokic gets a flagrant here – 11:50 PM
Yeah I think Jokic gets a flagrant here – 11:50 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That could be a flagrant on Jokic. Elbow got pretty high. – 11:50 PM
That could be a flagrant on Jokic. Elbow got pretty high. – 11:50 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Nikola Jokic elbows Lu Dort in the head.
Being reviewed for a flagrant foul.
This will be Jokic’s 5th foul. – 11:49 PM
Nikola Jokic elbows Lu Dort in the head.
Being reviewed for a flagrant foul.
This will be Jokic’s 5th foul. – 11:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort was elbowed in the back of the head by Jokic. Jokic went over to check on him. The refs have to review this by rule and are. – 11:49 PM
Lu Dort was elbowed in the back of the head by Jokic. Jokic went over to check on him. The refs have to review this by rule and are. – 11:49 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
This MVP face-off between Nikola Jokic and Alex Caruso is really something… – 11:43 PM
This MVP face-off between Nikola Jokic and Alex Caruso is really something… – 11:43 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Caruso for Jokic. Who says no? AK – 11:43 PM
Caruso for Jokic. Who says no? AK – 11:43 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic can’t shoot because his elbows are busted and he’s still got 24 points & 20 rebounds through THREE QUARTERS. That’s my MVP – And of course OKC is still winning because they’re an incredible team. Nuggets have to lock this down in the next few minutes to have a decent shot. – 11:36 PM
Jokic can’t shoot because his elbows are busted and he’s still got 24 points & 20 rebounds through THREE QUARTERS. That’s my MVP – And of course OKC is still winning because they’re an incredible team. Nuggets have to lock this down in the next few minutes to have a decent shot. – 11:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets are within 5, but have to survive the non-Jokic minutes and that will tell us if we really have a game or not – 11:33 PM
The Nuggets are within 5, but have to survive the non-Jokic minutes and that will tell us if we really have a game or not – 11:33 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Jokic has 24 points and 20 rebounds as we head into the fourth quarter here in Game 1 👀 – 11:32 PM
Jokic has 24 points and 20 rebounds as we head into the fourth quarter here in Game 1 👀 – 11:32 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
It’s really hard for Jokic to defend with this OKC lineup on the floor….The issue is that the Thunder non-shooters are actually pretty good shooters – 11:26 PM
It’s really hard for Jokic to defend with this OKC lineup on the floor….The issue is that the Thunder non-shooters are actually pretty good shooters – 11:26 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Some NBA player is going to be smart and patent the twirly sign on T-shirts.
Might be a race between Luka and Jokic – 11:18 PM
Some NBA player is going to be smart and patent the twirly sign on T-shirts.
Might be a race between Luka and Jokic – 11:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Nikola Jokic picks up his 4th foul.
Joker very much disagrees. M
Denver challenge.
Jumbotron shows the replay.
Loud City very much disagrees with Jokic.
Unsuccessful challenge.
Loud City erupts. – 11:18 PM
Nikola Jokic picks up his 4th foul.
Joker very much disagrees. M
Denver challenge.
Jumbotron shows the replay.
Loud City very much disagrees with Jokic.
Unsuccessful challenge.
Loud City erupts. – 11:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nikola Jokic has 4 fouls at the 6:23 mark of the third. The call stands. Nuggets lose their challenge. – 11:17 PM
Nikola Jokic has 4 fouls at the 6:23 mark of the third. The call stands. Nuggets lose their challenge. – 11:17 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic and Hartenstein get tangled and Jokic picks up his fourth foul….Jokic is steamed…David Adelman challenges…play is under review – 11:17 PM
Nikola Jokic and Hartenstein get tangled and Jokic picks up his fourth foul….Jokic is steamed…David Adelman challenges…play is under review – 11:17 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
DA was on the floor to challenge the call before the whistle finished blowing. He and Jokic are adamant this will be overturned. – 11:16 PM
DA was on the floor to challenge the call before the whistle finished blowing. He and Jokic are adamant this will be overturned. – 11:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The positive so far tonight is the Thunder don’t really have an answer for Jokic in this series, where the Clippers had several relative answers….But the negative is that Jamal Murray is gonna be in the depths of hell in this series – 11:15 PM
The positive so far tonight is the Thunder don’t really have an answer for Jokic in this series, where the Clippers had several relative answers….But the negative is that Jamal Murray is gonna be in the depths of hell in this series – 11:15 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jokic has 3 fouls at the 8 minute mark of the 3rd. – 11:09 PM
Jokic has 3 fouls at the 8 minute mark of the 3rd. – 11:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Alex Caruso in 12 minutes
10 PTS
4 AST
5 STL
1 BLK
+20
X factor
Edit: and he blocked Jokic right after I tweeted this. – 11:08 PM
Alex Caruso in 12 minutes
10 PTS
4 AST
5 STL
1 BLK
+20
X factor
Edit: and he blocked Jokic right after I tweeted this. – 11:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
My God. Alex Caruso blocks Jokic from behind. He has been everywhere tonight. – 11:07 PM
My God. Alex Caruso blocks Jokic from behind. He has been everywhere tonight. – 11:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokic with two insane passing turnovers. Murray with an insane passing turnover.
Tired brain after a long series. – 11:03 PM
Jokic with two insane passing turnovers. Murray with an insane passing turnover.
Tired brain after a long series. – 11:03 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The unique thing about Nikola Jokic is how much of a pressure release he is. His guards have been in absolute hell against OKC’s ball pressure. He gets back into the game, the Nuggets enter it into the post, and suddenly, they can run a clean offense again – 10:30 PM
The unique thing about Nikola Jokic is how much of a pressure release he is. His guards have been in absolute hell against OKC’s ball pressure. He gets back into the game, the Nuggets enter it into the post, and suddenly, they can run a clean offense again – 10:30 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to the game up 10. OKC was only up 1 when he left. Massive difference from the Non-Jokic minutes. – 10:26 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to the game up 10. OKC was only up 1 when he left. Massive difference from the Non-Jokic minutes. – 10:26 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Aaron Wiggins hits a pair of FTs to put OKC up 3. Thunder have to build a lead in the Non-Jokic minutes, however long they last. – 10:15 PM
Aaron Wiggins hits a pair of FTs to put OKC up 3. Thunder have to build a lead in the Non-Jokic minutes, however long they last. – 10:15 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I suspected as much, but Nikola Jokic is so far having a much much easier time getting to his spots than he did against the LA Clippers…… – 9:54 PM
I suspected as much, but Nikola Jokic is so far having a much much easier time getting to his spots than he did against the LA Clippers…… – 9:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
A Jokic put back has OKC calling the first timeout of the game down 3. 15-12, Denver leads. – 9:52 PM
A Jokic put back has OKC calling the first timeout of the game down 3. 15-12, Denver leads. – 9:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren absolutely snuffed out a Jokic to MPJ lob slam by blocking the shot mid oop. – 9:51 PM
Chet Holmgren absolutely snuffed out a Jokic to MPJ lob slam by blocking the shot mid oop. – 9:51 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
My goodness. Chet Holmgren goes end-to-end to reject a Jokic lob to MPJ. – 9:51 PM
My goodness. Chet Holmgren goes end-to-end to reject a Jokic lob to MPJ. – 9:51 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Hartenstein has his first foul at the 8 minute mark, came over to double Jokic and got a foul going for the steal. – 9:49 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein has his first foul at the 8 minute mark, came over to double Jokic and got a foul going for the steal. – 9:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nikola Jokic gets the scoring started with a tough bucket in the lane. Jalen Williams responded with a baseline middy. – 9:45 PM
Nikola Jokic gets the scoring started with a tough bucket in the lane. Jalen Williams responded with a baseline middy. – 9:45 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
As the SGA and the Thunder get set to start their second-round series against the Nuggets, their championship hopes get tested by Jokic, Murray and the battle hardened Nuggets: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/th… – 8:30 PM
As the SGA and the Thunder get set to start their second-round series against the Nuggets, their championship hopes get tested by Jokic, Murray and the battle hardened Nuggets: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/th… – 8:30 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
SGA, Nikola Jokic and why this series should be an epic—polite—clash of the two leading MVP candidates espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:55 PM
SGA, Nikola Jokic and why this series should be an epic—polite—clash of the two leading MVP candidates espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic vs OKC this season:
24.5 PPG
15.8 RPG
11.5 APG
1.5 SPG
1.8 BPG
Led all players in points, rebounds, assists and stocks vs the Thunder. pic.x.com/YMFIVjjur7 – 1:17 PM
Jokic vs OKC this season:
24.5 PPG
15.8 RPG
11.5 APG
1.5 SPG
1.8 BPG
Led all players in points, rebounds, assists and stocks vs the Thunder. pic.x.com/YMFIVjjur7 – 1:17 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On is OUT, breaking down another amazing performance by the Warriors and Indiana putting their stamp on the series in Game 1. Plus, we look ahead to the battle of two MVPs, Shai and Jokic. Search Dunc’d On in your podcast player, this one’s FREE pic.x.com/O09kcaCeWp – 3:03 AM
New Dunc’d On is OUT, breaking down another amazing performance by the Warriors and Indiana putting their stamp on the series in Game 1. Plus, we look ahead to the battle of two MVPs, Shai and Jokic. Search Dunc’d On in your podcast player, this one’s FREE pic.x.com/O09kcaCeWp – 3:03 AM
More on this storyline
Bennett Durando: Aaron Gordon on Nikola Jokic fouling out: “They’re calling the second foul almost every time. They’re fouling Joker first, and then Joker is reactionary, and they do get the second guy a lot of the time. But they’re fouling him. Point blank. Period.” -via x.com / May 8, 2025
Guerilla Sports: 🗣 Aaron Gordon “Obviously we didn’t like the outcome of this game but we did what we came here to do and that was get home court.” AG in the locker room after the Nuggets blowout loss to the Thunder in Game 2. 👇 Powered By: #TrustedAmerican #MileHighPlayoffs | @gsoffcourt -via Twitter / May 8, 2025
Vinny Benedetto: Aaron Gordon was pretty critical of the whistle. Says the Thunder are fouling every possession and refs are often calling the second foul. AG acknowledges they’re not going to call a foul every possession, but his frustration with Jokic’s whistle was especially obvious. -via Twitter @VBenedetto / May 8, 2025
StatMuse: Nikola Jokic was -36 tonight. The lowest plus/minus of his career. pic.x.com/DwExS7Z16L -via Twitter @statmuse / May 8, 2025
