Vinny Benedetto: Requested Nikola Jokic how shut he thinks the Nuggets are to the place they need to be 29 video games into the season: “We’re not even close (to) where we’re supposed to be, but I think for how bad we’ve played, I think we’re in a good spot.”
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Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Requested Nikola Jokic how shut he thinks the Nuggets are to the place they need to be 29 video games into the season: “We’re not even shut (to) the place we’re alleged to be, however I believe for the way unhealthy we’ve performed, I believe we’re in a great spot.” – 12:56 AM
Requested Nikola Jokic how shut he thinks the Nuggets are to the place they need to be 29 video games into the season: “We’re not even shut (to) the place we’re alleged to be, however I believe for the way unhealthy we’ve performed, I believe we’re in a great spot.” – 12:56 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Spida and the Joker had a battle 🔥
Cavs took down the Nuggets 149-135! pic.x.com/SQfJkY8o9n – 11:42 PM
Spida and the Joker had a battle 🔥
Cavs took down the Nuggets 149-135! pic.x.com/SQfJkY8o9n – 11:42 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as thy path the Cavs 80-65:
Jokic: 16-6-4
Porter: 15 factors on 8 photographs
Strawther: 9 factors, +5 off the bench
However the actual story is clearly the protection. You hand over 80 factors, nothing else issues. pic.x.com/pP4H7gF3UX – 10:11 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as thy path the Cavs 80-65:
Jokic: 16-6-4
Porter: 15 factors on 8 photographs
Strawther: 9 factors, +5 off the bench
However the actual story is clearly the protection. You hand over 80 factors, nothing else issues. pic.x.com/pP4H7gF3UX – 10:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Two actually nice passes by Michael Porter to Nikola Jokic excessive. – 10:06 PM
Two actually nice passes by Michael Porter to Nikola Jokic excessive. – 10:06 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 15/5/5 video games this season:
23 — Cade
20 — LeBron, Joker
18 — Luka pic.x.com/6GbExMSVLz – 1:10 PM
Most 15/5/5 video games this season:
23 — Cade
20 — LeBron, Joker
18 — Luka pic.x.com/6GbExMSVLz – 1:10 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Leaders within the Clubhouse, Week 1:
MVP: Jokic
DPOY: Wembanyama
ROY: Missi
MIP: Johnson
6MAN: Pritchard
COACH: Atkinson
EXEC: Rose
CLUTCH: Gilgeous-Alexander pic.x.com/zEs6NrU5b0 – 12:36 PM
Leaders within the Clubhouse, Week 1:
MVP: Jokic
DPOY: Wembanyama
ROY: Missi
MIP: Johnson
6MAN: Pritchard
COACH: Atkinson
EXEC: Rose
CLUTCH: Gilgeous-Alexander pic.x.com/zEs6NrU5b0 – 12:36 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
📊 The one gamers this season with:
550+ PTS
190+ REB
190 + AST
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic: 29 years previous.
🇺🇸 Lebron James: turns 40 this month. pic.x.com/DHg0B6Zx7W – 10:47 AM
📊 The one gamers this season with:
550+ PTS
190+ REB
190 + AST
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic: 29 years previous.
🇺🇸 Lebron James: turns 40 this month. pic.x.com/DHg0B6Zx7W – 10:47 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic posts a double-double in #NBAXmas loss
🇱🇻 Kristaps Porzingis leaves with left ankle soreness
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic is about for an MRI
👀 Full NBA Christmas Video games recap
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 2:16 AM
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic posts a double-double in #NBAXmas loss
🇱🇻 Kristaps Porzingis leaves with left ankle soreness
🇸🇮 Luka Doncic is about for an MRI
👀 Full NBA Christmas Video games recap
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/17… – 2:16 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Not the most effective exhibiting for the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day.
Murray regarded gradual. Braun regarded uncertain. Gordon received harm. The Protection couldn’t perform.
That was a really pissed off Nikola Jokic too.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 1:22 AM
Not the most effective exhibiting for the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day.
Murray regarded gradual. Braun regarded uncertain. Gordon received harm. The Protection couldn’t perform.
That was a really pissed off Nikola Jokic too.
For @MileHighSports
milehighsports.com/denver-nuggets… – 1:22 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets fall 110-100. Aaron Gordon exits and doesn’t return with proper calf tightness. He missed 10 video games earlier this season with a proper calf pressure.
Jokic leads the Nuggets with 25-15-2.
Nuggets end with 16 turnovers. – 12:52 AM
Nuggets fall 110-100. Aaron Gordon exits and doesn’t return with proper calf tightness. He missed 10 video games earlier this season with a proper calf pressure.
Jokic leads the Nuggets with 25-15-2.
Nuggets end with 16 turnovers. – 12:52 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Closing Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the Suns 110-100.
It’s virtually unattainable to comb a 2-game collection towards a crew that’s shut in expertise with you. Too unhealthy it occurred on Christmas.
Murray regarded hampered once more. Jokic regarded pissed off. Nuggets nonetheless looking out. pic.x.com/ehv4akkbEf – 12:52 AM
Closing Rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the Suns 110-100.
It’s virtually unattainable to comb a 2-game collection towards a crew that’s shut in expertise with you. Too unhealthy it occurred on Christmas.
Murray regarded hampered once more. Jokic regarded pissed off. Nuggets nonetheless looking out. pic.x.com/ehv4akkbEf – 12:52 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Closing: PHX 110, DEN 100
Beal: 27 Pts, 4 Ast, 4 Stl, 11-21 FG
Durant: 27-6-4-2-2, 9-26 FG
Jones: 17 Pts, 4 Ast, 7-9 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 13 Reb, 6 Ast
Jokic: 25 Pts, 15 Reb, 10-19 FG
Suns win their first Christmas Day sport since 2009 – 12:50 AM
Closing: PHX 110, DEN 100
Beal: 27 Pts, 4 Ast, 4 Stl, 11-21 FG
Durant: 27-6-4-2-2, 9-26 FG
Jones: 17 Pts, 4 Ast, 7-9 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 13 Reb, 6 Ast
Jokic: 25 Pts, 15 Reb, 10-19 FG
Suns win their first Christmas Day sport since 2009 – 12:50 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Murray waves off Jokic, guarded by Beal, to isolate Nurkic, then turns it over. – 12:43 AM
Murray waves off Jokic, guarded by Beal, to isolate Nurkic, then turns it over. – 12:43 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jokic and Durant have each performed 30:28, together with your entire 1st and third quarters
KD is now outscoring Joker 23 to 22
Nuggets now have a greater FG% (47.6% than Phoenix (47%)
However Suns have extra 3s, extra free throws, and have compelled extra Nuggets turnovers. – 12:19 AM
Jokic and Durant have each performed 30:28, together with your entire 1st and third quarters
KD is now outscoring Joker 23 to 22
Nuggets now have a greater FG% (47.6% than Phoenix (47%)
However Suns have extra 3s, extra free throws, and have compelled extra Nuggets turnovers. – 12:19 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 3Q: PHX 85, DEN 78
Durant: 23 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-19 FG
Beal: 19 Pts, 4 Stl, 7-13 FG
Jones: 14 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-8 FG
Jokic: 22 Pts, 13 Reb, 9-17 FG
Suns received the 3Q 27-22 – 12:17 AM
Finish of 3Q: PHX 85, DEN 78
Durant: 23 Pts, 5 Ast, 7-19 FG
Beal: 19 Pts, 4 Stl, 7-13 FG
Jones: 14 Pts, 4 Ast, 6-8 FG
Jokic: 22 Pts, 13 Reb, 9-17 FG
Suns received the 3Q 27-22 – 12:17 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they path the Suns 58-56.
Nikola Jokic: 17-8-2, 6/7 from 2, 1/5 from 3
Michael Porter: 11 factors, 2/5 from 3
Russ: 9 factors, 3 rebounds, +5 off the bench
Murray: -9 in his minutes, regarded uncomfortable for a lot of that half. pic.x.com/UqVRd9qPbj – 11:38 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they path the Suns 58-56.
Nikola Jokic: 17-8-2, 6/7 from 2, 1/5 from 3
Michael Porter: 11 factors, 2/5 from 3
Russ: 9 factors, 3 rebounds, +5 off the bench
Murray: -9 in his minutes, regarded uncomfortable for a lot of that half. pic.x.com/UqVRd9qPbj – 11:38 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
On the half: Suns 58, Nuggets 56
PHX shot nicely from past the arc & Beal/Durant received going.
For Denver, Jokic led with 17 pts, 8 rebs & MPJ added 11 pts. Nuggets are beginning to hit a groove.
For those who’re Malone, what’s your vacation message to the crew? – 11:37 PM
On the half: Suns 58, Nuggets 56
PHX shot nicely from past the arc & Beal/Durant received going.
For Denver, Jokic led with 17 pts, 8 rebs & MPJ added 11 pts. Nuggets are beginning to hit a groove.
For those who’re Malone, what’s your vacation message to the crew? – 11:37 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets path 58-56 at halftime.
Jokic has 17-8-2. Michael Porter Jr. is the one different Nugget in double figures with 11. Denver has 9 offensive rebounds and an 8-0 edge in second-chance factors. Phoenix owns a 9-1 edge in FB factors.
Durant and Beal with 14 apiece for Phoenix. – 11:37 PM
Nuggets path 58-56 at halftime.
Jokic has 17-8-2. Michael Porter Jr. is the one different Nugget in double figures with 11. Denver has 9 offensive rebounds and an 8-0 edge in second-chance factors. Phoenix owns a 9-1 edge in FB factors.
Durant and Beal with 14 apiece for Phoenix. – 11:37 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 58, DEN 56
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Ast, 5-13 FG
Beal: 14 Pts, 3 Stl, 5-10 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-4 FG
Jokic: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 7-12 FG
Massive 3Q arising for a Suns crew that’s struggled within the third and a Nuggets squad that dominates second halves – 11:35 PM
Halftime: PHX 58, DEN 56
Durant: 14 Pts, 5 Ast, 5-13 FG
Beal: 14 Pts, 3 Stl, 5-10 FG
Nurkic: 8 Pts, 6 Reb, 3-4 FG
Jokic: 17 Pts, 8 Reb, 7-12 FG
Massive 3Q arising for a Suns crew that’s struggled within the third and a Nuggets squad that dominates second halves – 11:35 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Suns-Nuggets updates: Phoenix sizzling begin, however solely up 4 factors as Nikola Jokic scorching (w/movies) #Suns #NBAChristmasDay azcentral.com/story/sports/n… through @azcentral – 11:17 PM
Suns-Nuggets updates: Phoenix sizzling begin, however solely up 4 factors as Nikola Jokic scorching (w/movies) #Suns #NBAChristmasDay azcentral.com/story/sports/n… through @azcentral – 11:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Full shift first quarters for Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant
Joker outscored KD 15-10
However Suns shot 70.6% FGs, 6/7 3s – 11:12 PM
Full shift first quarters for Nikola Jokic and Kevin Durant
Joker outscored KD 15-10
However Suns shot 70.6% FGs, 6/7 3s – 11:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nicely, Nikola Jokic is right here.
Jamal Murray appears fairly hampered by what he’s coping with. Wish to see him try to get downhill/get shifty to begin the second quarter. – 11:09 PM
Nicely, Nikola Jokic is right here.
Jamal Murray appears fairly hampered by what he’s coping with. Wish to see him try to get downhill/get shifty to begin the second quarter. – 11:09 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
May have been a much bigger lead after that final minute however the Suns go +4 with Jokic on the ground. They’ve received a fantastic alternative to take actual management of this sport whereas he rests. – 11:08 PM
May have been a much bigger lead after that final minute however the Suns go +4 with Jokic on the ground. They’ve received a fantastic alternative to take actual management of this sport whereas he rests. – 11:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Finish of 1Q: PHX 38, DEN 34
Durant: 10 Pts, 4 Ast, 3-6 FG
Nurkic: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-3 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1-2 FG
Jokic: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-7 FG – 11:08 PM
Finish of 1Q: PHX 38, DEN 34
Durant: 10 Pts, 4 Ast, 3-6 FG
Nurkic: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-3 FG
Beal: 5 Pts, 2 Ast, 2 Stl, 1-2 FG
Jokic: 15 Pts, 5 Reb, 6-7 FG – 11:08 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Nikola Jokic completely different colour sneakers. #NBAChristmasDay pic.x.com/93HVZxQOun – 10:51 PM
Nikola Jokic completely different colour sneakers. #NBAChristmasDay pic.x.com/93HVZxQOun – 10:51 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, nightcap time Nuggets followers. Let’s see what Nikola Jokic has in retailer. – 10:34 PM
Alright, nightcap time Nuggets followers. Let’s see what Nikola Jokic has in retailer. – 10:34 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (42 factors, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks) joins Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic as solely gamers with 40+ factors/15+ rebounds on Christmas.
– Knicks win 117-114 at MSG. pic.x.com/H0eALpF9t0 – 2:28 PM
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (42 factors, 18 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 blocks) joins Wilt Chamberlain and Nikola Jokic as solely gamers with 40+ factors/15+ rebounds on Christmas.
– Knicks win 117-114 at MSG. pic.x.com/H0eALpF9t0 – 2:28 PM
Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Wemby is the third participant in NBA historical past with 40 factors and 15 rebounds on Christmas Day, becoming a member of Wilt Chamberlain (1959 & 1961) and Nikola Jokic (2022). – 2:11 PM
Wemby is the third participant in NBA historical past with 40 factors and 15 rebounds on Christmas Day, becoming a member of Wilt Chamberlain (1959 & 1961) and Nikola Jokic (2022). – 2:11 PM
Extra on this storyline
Jorge Sierra: Bradley Beal passed Latrell Sprewell in scoring yesterday and is now 108th all-time. Simply in case you had been questioning. Additionally: Nikola Jokic moved forward of Richard Jefferson for No. 158 and Luka Doncic surpassed John Wall. -via Twitter @hoopshype / December 26, 2024
Michael Scotto: Kevin Durant called Nikola Jokić “arguably the best player in the world and a top-10 player of all-time” during his ESPN postgame interview. pic.x.com/DrVnL64FGl -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / December 26, 2024
Wembanyama became the third player in NBA history after Wilt Chamberlain (1959 and 1961) and Nikola Jokic (2022) to score 40-plus points with 15-plus rebounds in a Christmas game. His 42-point efficiency ranks third in NBA historical past for a participant making his Christmas Day debut behind Chamberlain (45) and Tracy McGrady (43). “Good Lord, man,” Knicks guard Josh Hart mentioned of Wembanyama. “He’s completely different. The league shall be in good palms when all of the previous guys and elder statesmen like LeBron [James] and [Kevin Durant] are out of the [sport]. His launch level is so excessive, and his skill to hit photographs, it opens up all the things for them.” -via ESPN / December 26, 2024
