Jokic finished with 27 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, 14 assists, one block and one steal over 40 minutes during Thursday's 104-93 win over the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Jokic was as advertised in the win, racking up another triple-double and leading the Nuggets to an early 1-0 series lead. Despite attempting only 12 field goals, Jokic found a way to pile on the points, going 10-of-12 from the line. While this was an impressive victory, the Nuggets did shoot only 8-of-27 from the perimeter, a number that should increase moving forward.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominant showing in triple-double
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Jokic supplied 30 points (11-24 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 14 rebounds, 13 assists, three blocks and one steal across 45 minutes during Monday's 113-111 victory over the Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
Jokic led the team in scoring, rebounds, assists, blocks and minutes played while finishing with a triple-double in a series-clinching Game 4 win Monday. Jokic posted a triple-double in three of the four games against the Lakers and now has eight such performances this postseason.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Another triple-double
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Jokic ended Thursday's 108-103 victory over the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals with 23 points (9-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 17 rebounds, 12 assists and three steals in 42 minutes.
Jokic committed five turnovers for a second straight game and was inefficient from the field given his standards, but he still recorded his fourth straight triple-double and his seventh of the playoffs so far. The former MVP is averaging 30.4 points, 13.8 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 38.4 minutes across 13 appearances this postseason and doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Shines in Game 1 victory
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Jokic contributed 34 points (12-17 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 21 rebounds, 14 assists and two blocks over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 132-126 win over the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
Jokic casually put together another triple-double, his sixth of the postseason, carrying the Nuggets to a narrow Game 1 victory. After getting out to a sizable early lead, the Nuggets let the Lakers back into the game during a lackluster fourth quarter, eventually holding on to the tune of six points. Jokic continues to put up mind-boggling stats on a nightly basis and will likely need to keep doing so should the Nuggets hope to reach the NBA Finals.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Posts another double-double
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Jokic finished with 32 points (13-18 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists, one block and three steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 125-100 win over the Suns in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Jokic recorded his third triple-double of the series and fifth of the current postseason run across 11 contests. The star big man also has a double-doubles in all six games this series, and his dominant play on both ends of the court has transformed him into the most decisive player in the playoffs so far, even above the likes of Jimmy Butler and Anthony Davis. Jokic is averaging 30.7 points, 12.8 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game in the playoffs, and the Nuggets will now wait for the Lakers or Warriors as their opponent in the Western Conference Finals.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Dominant again in victory
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Jokic provided 29 points (12-20 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 118-102 win over the Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Jokic had the ball on a string Tuesday, powering the Nuggets to an important home victory. Despite missing out on the MVP award, Jokic has been undoubtedly the most consistent player throughout the playoffs. He has the team on the verge of the Western Conference Finals, where it would meet either the Lakers or the Warriors. This is arguably the Nuggets' best opportunity to make the NBA Finals given what has taken place on the other side of the draw, meaning Jokic will be doing everything he can to get his team over the line in Game 6.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Won't face suspension
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Jokic will not be suspended for Tuesday's Game 5 against Phoenix following his altercation with Suns owner Mat Ishbia during Sunday night's Game 4, Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN reports.
Jokic and Ishbia, who was seated courtside, were involved in a minor confrontation as the two-time MVP attempted to retrieve the basketball from the crowd following a Suns turnover. Ishbia appeared to be impeding Jokic from grabbing the ball, and in response, Jokic gave him a slight shove with his left arm, which caused Ishbia to fall back into his seat. Ultimately, the altercation resulted in an uproar from the Suns' home crowd and a technical foul being called on Jokic, but the big man will not face any significant discipline from the NBA. He will be fined $25,000, for "making improper contact with a spectator," however. Ishbia addressed the situation via his personal Twitter account Monday morning, stating in part that "suspending or fining anyone over last night's incident would not be right."
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Posts season-high 53 points
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Jokic notched 53 points (20-30 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-13 FT), four rebounds, 11 assists and one block over 39 minutes during Sunday's 129-124 loss to the Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Jokic converted a stunning 66.6 percent of his 30 shot attempts, which marked his highest total of the season in the category. The Suns shot 56.2 percent from the floor, which limited Jokic's rebound opportunities, but Jokic completed his line with 11 assists, achieving his seventh consecutive double-double.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Prolific despite loss
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Jokic closed with 30 points (11-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 17 rebounds, 17 assists and one block across 42 minutes during Friday's 121-114 loss to the Suns in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Jokic racked up the counting stats again Friday, doing his best to get the Nuggets across the finish line. While his numbers were phenomenal, the team fell short of the mark, going down to a Suns team that finally got things going on the offensive end. The Nuggets now lead the series 2-1 with Game 4 slated for Sunday in Phoenix. Jokic will undoubtedly be leading the charge once again as they look to head home with a 3-1 lead. The 17 assists was a high for Jokic this entire season.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Shines in Game 2 victory
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Jokic contributed 39 points (17-30 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 16 rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block across 41 minutes during Monday's 97-87 victory over the Suns in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Jokic had another dominant performance in Game 2 of the series and vastly outplayed opposing center Deandre Ayton while shining on both ends of the court. After an uncharacteristically inefficient 8-for-29 showing from the field in the Nuggets' first-round-series-clinching win over the Timberwolves last Tuesday, Jokic has converted 51 percent of his field goals through the first two games of the series with Phoenix.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Pounds glass in rout
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Jokic posted 24 points (9-21 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 19 rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 125-107 victory over the Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
After averaging 12.4 rebounds per game in Denver's first-round series victory over Minnesota, Jokic routinely outworked Deandre Ayton in Saturday's dominant victory. Jokic's eight offensive rebounds matched the total of the entire Suns roster. His strong contributions while also allowing Jamal Murray to cook (34 points, nine assists) make the Nuggets as formidable as ever.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-double despite shooting woes
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Jokic finished with 28 points (8-29 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), 17 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and two steals over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 112-109 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Jokic had trouble finding the bottom of the basket in the Game 5 win. An accurate performance from the charity stripe and excellent secondary numbers salvaged Jokic's fantasy total. The Nuggets will need better shooting from Jokic, as they face an extremely tough test against the Suns in the Western Conference Semifinals.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Pours in 43 points
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Jokic closed Sunday's 114-108 overtime loss to the Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 43 points (15-26 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-12 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 39 minutes.
Jokic did all he could to convert the sweep against Minnesota, but his best scoring performance of the series wasn't enough to seal the deal. Jokic shot 57.6 percent on 26 shot attempts, and the MVP candidate's 43 points matched his best performance of the season.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Triple-doubles in Game 3 win
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Jokic produced 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Friday's 120-111 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Jokic put together another triple-double, casually carrying the Nuggets to within one game of advancing to the second round of the playoffs. Despite coming up against the size of both Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert, Jokic has been able to assert his dominance in the series. The two teams will face off again Sunday, with the Nuggets hoping to wrap things up in anticipation of facing either the Clippers or the Suns in the next round.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Good to go Friday
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Jokic (wrist) is available for Game 3 against the Timberwolves on Friday.
Jokic has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite a nagging wrist injury. He is averaging 20.0 points, 11.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists in 32.5 minutes across the first two contests of the series.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Likely a go for Game 3
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Jokic is probable for Friday's Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Timberwolves, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Jokic had been dealing with a minor wrist injury prior to Game 2 but managed to play through the issue and log 37 minutes. Considering his probable tag, Jokic should be expected to suit up and handle a full workload once again Friday.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Sniffs triple-double in win
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Jokic closed with 27 points (10-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-9 FT), nine rebounds and nine assists across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 122-113 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Jokic had a dominant effort down low, limiting the impact of Rudy Gobert on offense while finishing just one rebound and one assist away from posting a triple-double. This was a massive step in the right direction after posting a -- for his standards -- modest line of 13 points, 14 rebounds and six assists in the series opener. Given the wrist injury is no longer bothering him, expect Jokic to go at full throttle in Game 3 on Friday.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Good to go Wednesday
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Coach Mike Malone said Jokic (wrist) is playing in Game 2 against the Timberwolves on Wednesday, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.
Jokic has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday, as his wrist injury is reportedly no longer bothering him. The superstar big man played just 28 minutes in the Game 1 blowout victory, but he will likely receive an increased workload if Minnesota can force a closer matchup.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Officially listed questionable
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Jokic is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves due to a right wrist sprain.
Despite participating in practice Tuesday and declaring his wrist isn't an issue, the Nuggets are listing Jokic as questionable. While it seems likely that the superstar big man will be upgraded to available, Zeke Nnaji and Thomas Bryant would see extended minutes if Jokic is forced to sit out.
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Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Wrist issue not a concern
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Jokic said he feels fine despite skipping the shooting competition at the end of Tuesday's practice to get his wrist checked out by trainers, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Jokic participated in the rest of Tuesday's practice, so it appears the wrist issue is minor and shouldn't impact his availability or usage moving forward. The two-time MVP posted just 13 points in 28 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's Game 1 win over Minnesota, but he said he doesn't know when he suffered the injury.
