As a substitute, he stored taking part in at his tempo, ignoring voters who will identify Gilgeous-Alexander MVP this month and responding to surly followers chanting “free throw service provider” as he sank 10 of 13 from the charity stripe. “To be sincere, I didn’t hear that,” mentioned Jokic of the derisive critique beforehand directed at Gilgeous-Alexander this season. “That’s type of humorous.”
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Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
2 of the ten highest-paid NBA gamers (wage + endorsements) stay within the playoffs: Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/Pn6y9nRfr1 – 9:39 AM
2 of the ten highest-paid NBA gamers (wage + endorsements) stay within the playoffs: Steph Curry and Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/Pn6y9nRfr1 – 9:39 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nikola Jokic put up among the finest non-Wilt stat strains in playoffs historical past final evening. pic.x.com/r01XMi1mVP – 8:45 AM
Nikola Jokic put up among the finest non-Wilt stat strains in playoffs historical past final evening. pic.x.com/r01XMi1mVP – 8:45 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Watching this again and Gordon does so properly to go reverse wing off the field out. As a result of Holmgren scrambles to guard the paint Caruso has to decide on between AG and Jokic and clearly selected Joker. Gordon’s open and the remaining is historical past.
pic.x.com/2oY21o5Wbv – 7:56 AM
Watching this again and Gordon does so properly to go reverse wing off the field out. As a result of Holmgren scrambles to guard the paint Caruso has to decide on between AG and Jokic and clearly selected Joker. Gordon’s open and the remaining is historical past.
pic.x.com/2oY21o5Wbv – 7:56 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
I get fouling up 3, very a lot a proponent of it. However it’s situational, it’s not common. Can’t foul up 3 with 11 seconds left on the clock with Jokic out of the sport. That doesn’t monitor for me. An excessive amount of time, too advantageous a state of affairs. – 4:20 AM
I get fouling up 3, very a lot a proponent of it. However it’s situational, it’s not common. Can’t foul up 3 with 11 seconds left on the clock with Jokic out of the sport. That doesn’t monitor for me. An excessive amount of time, too advantageous a state of affairs. – 4:20 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
👀 OKC crowd chanted “free throw service provider” whereas Jokic was on the free throw line! pic.x.com/Lfn5Kiecpm – 3:55 AM
👀 OKC crowd chanted “free throw service provider” whereas Jokic was on the free throw line! pic.x.com/Lfn5Kiecpm – 3:55 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic compares ‘free throw service provider’ chants to taking part in in small gyms in Serbia
“You’ll be able to see the man that’s telling you…”
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/18… – 3:16 AM
🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic compares ‘free throw service provider’ chants to taking part in in small gyms in Serbia
“You’ll be able to see the man that’s telling you…”
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/18… – 3:16 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Underrated a part of the ultimate play: the ball dropped to Braun, and the pure response is to get the ball to Jokic or Murray. As a substitute, he obtained the ball up the ground to Russ who made a terrific choice to arrange AG.
It’s tremendous cool that the Nuggets are successful in numerous methods than – 2:54 AM
Underrated a part of the ultimate play: the ball dropped to Braun, and the pure response is to get the ball to Jokic or Murray. As a substitute, he obtained the ball up the ground to Russ who made a terrific choice to arrange AG.
It’s tremendous cool that the Nuggets are successful in numerous methods than – 2:54 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic posts 42 and 22 in Recreation 1 win sportando.basketball/denver-nuggets… – 2:53 AM
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic posts 42 and 22 in Recreation 1 win sportando.basketball/denver-nuggets… – 2:53 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic posts 42 and 22 in Recreation 1 win sportando.basketball/en/denver-nugg… – 2:44 AM
Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic posts 42 and 22 in Recreation 1 win sportando.basketball/en/denver-nugg… – 2:44 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic says he didn’t hear the “Free throw service provider” chants however admits “that’s type of humorous.” – 1:33 AM
Nikola Jokic says he didn’t hear the “Free throw service provider” chants however admits “that’s type of humorous.” – 1:33 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jokic vs. Shai was an absolute MASTERCLASS, with Jokic and the Nuggets successful the primary 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 successful the primary battle!OKC – Denver Nuggets 0-1 pic.x.com/c2LAkJw0HA – 1:32 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
OKC obtained the foul sport horribly improper continually giving it instantly. Particularly when Gordon caught it within the backcourt and Jokic wasn’t within the sport, what the heck was the logic there?? – 12:29 AM
OKC obtained the foul sport horribly improper continually giving it instantly. Particularly when Gordon caught it within the backcourt and Jokic wasn’t within the sport, what the heck was the logic there?? – 12:29 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
I completely hated fouling up 3 with 11 seconds left within the sport.
Particularly with Jokic on the scorers desk – 12:28 AM
I completely hated fouling up 3 with 11 seconds left within the sport.
Particularly with Jokic on the scorers desk – 12:28 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
OKC’s mistake was fouling Gordon with Jokic out the sport. Ought to’ve let it play out – 12:28 AM
OKC’s mistake was fouling Gordon with Jokic out the sport. Ought to’ve let it play out – 12:28 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Joker in OKC:
42 PTS (18 in 4Q)
22 REB
6 AST
2 BLK
Solely Wilt has extra 35/20/5 playoff video games. pic.x.com/vjlruWNYYG – 12:26 AM
Joker in OKC:
42 PTS (18 in 4Q)
22 REB
6 AST
2 BLK
Solely Wilt has extra 35/20/5 playoff video games. pic.x.com/vjlruWNYYG – 12:26 AM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
With Jokic off the court docket and Denver not having a timeout. I in all probability play it straight up as a substitute of fouling there. – 12:23 AM
With Jokic off the court docket and Denver not having a timeout. I in all probability play it straight up as a substitute of fouling there. – 12:23 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Aaron Gordon made that second free-throw……
However had he missed, Nikola Jokic had overwhelmed Chet and Hartenstein to inside positioning and would have been there for the rebound – 12:23 AM
Aaron Gordon made that second free-throw……
However had he missed, Nikola Jokic had overwhelmed 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 again into the sport….why did OKC foul? – 12:21 AM
wow, they couldn’t get Jokic again into the sport….why did OKC foul? – 12:21 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder foul on the in certain.
Jokic hits 2 free throws.
Thunder up 117-116.
Thunder ball.
12.9 seconds to go. – 12:20 AM
Thunder foul on the in certain.
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 on the line to make this a 1 level sport. – 12:18 AM
Thunder foul up 3. Jokic on the line to make this a 1 level sport. – 12:18 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Jokic.
Giannis.
Shaq.
Wilt.
The one gamers in NBA playoff historical past with 40-20-5 in a single sport. – 12:18 AM
Jokic.
Giannis.
Shaq.
Wilt.
The one gamers in NBA playoff historical past with 40-20-5 in a single sport. – 12:18 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Jokic is giving these those who work! God Bless America Massive Fella!!! – 12:17 AM
Jokic is giving these those who work! God Bless America Massive Fella!!! – 12:17 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Yep this OKC/Nuggets goes to be a Bodily one!!! Jokic out right here throwing elbows however that’s what the Thunder make you do as a result of their going to the touch you up each possession – 12:09 AM
Yep this OKC/Nuggets goes to be a Bodily one!!! Jokic out right here throwing elbows however that’s what the Thunder make you do as a result of their going to the touch you up each possession – 12:09 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
SGA is unbelievable.
Had a historic season.
And the MVP is an everyday season award.
Not ‘what did you do in a single playoff sport’ award.
This sport has no bearing.
Clearly.
However I imply… cmon.
Jokic is this whole staff. It’s EVERYTHING. – 12:07 AM
SGA is unbelievable.
Had a historic season.
And the MVP is an everyday season award.
Not ‘what did you do in a single playoff sport’ award.
This sport has no bearing.
Clearly.
However I imply… cmon.
Jokic is this whole staff. It’s EVERYTHING. – 12:07 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Foul on SGA.
Problem by Daigneault.
Appears like Jokic pulls SGA’s arm.
This *ought to* be Jokic’s sixth foul. – 12:07 AM
Foul on SGA.
Problem by Daigneault.
Appears like Jokic pulls SGA’s arm.
This *ought to* be Jokic’s sixth foul. – 12:07 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Nikola Jokic getting “free throw service provider” chants from the OKC crowd. – 12:04 AM
Nikola Jokic getting “free throw service provider” chants from the OKC crowd. – 12:04 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Free throw service provider chants for Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/bvhV8JIC2j – 12:00 AM
Free throw service provider chants for Nikola Jokic pic.x.com/bvhV8JIC2j – 12:00 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
Most 30-20-5 video games in NBA playoff historical past:
Wilt Chamberlain – 12
Nikola Jokic – 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 5 – 11:59 PM
Most 30-20-5 video games in NBA playoff historical past:
Wilt Chamberlain – 12
Nikola Jokic – 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 5 – 11:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chet Holmgren simply missed a dunk in a 2-on-1 in opposition to Jokic. OKC solely up 8 with 5:37 needs to be Denver ball however the zebras are having a gathering. – 11:57 PM
Chet Holmgren simply missed a dunk in a 2-on-1 in opposition to Jokic. OKC solely up 8 with 5:37 needs to be Denver ball however the zebras are having a gathering. – 11:57 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic has 29 factors, 20 rebounds and 6 assists…
He’s gotten to those numbers tonight fairly effortlessly
This could let you know simply how properly the LA Clippers defended him – 11:56 PM
Nikola Jokic has 29 factors, 20 rebounds and 6 assists…
He’s gotten to those numbers tonight fairly effortlessly
This could let you know simply how properly the LA Clippers defended him – 11:56 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nice drive by Chet Holmgren on Jokic, obtained angle off the catch and Jokic I really feel like couldn’t contest as exhausting attributable to foul bother. – 11:55 PM
Nice drive by Chet Holmgren on Jokic, obtained angle off the catch and Jokic I really feel like couldn’t contest as exhausting attributable to foul bother. – 11:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
That might be a flagrant on Jokic. Elbow obtained fairly excessive. – 11:50 PM
That might be a flagrant on Jokic. Elbow obtained fairly excessive. – 11:50 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Nikola Jokic elbows Lu Dort within the head.
Being reviewed for a flagrant foul.
This will likely be Jokic’s fifth foul. – 11:49 PM
Nikola Jokic elbows Lu Dort within the head.
Being reviewed for a flagrant foul.
This will likely be Jokic’s fifth foul. – 11:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort was elbowed at the back of the top by Jokic. Jokic went over to verify on him. The refs need to assessment this by rule and are. – 11:49 PM
Lu Dort was elbowed at the back of the top by Jokic. Jokic went over to verify on him. The refs need to assessment this by rule and are. – 11:49 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic can’t shoot as a result of his elbows are busted and he’s nonetheless obtained 24 factors & 20 rebounds by THREE QUARTERS. That’s my MVP – And naturally OKC remains to be successful as a result of they’re an unimaginable staff. Nuggets need to lock this down within the subsequent jiffy to have a good shot. – 11:36 PM
Jokic can’t shoot as a result of his elbows are busted and he’s nonetheless obtained 24 factors & 20 rebounds by THREE QUARTERS. That’s my MVP – And naturally OKC remains to be successful as a result of they’re an unimaginable staff. Nuggets need to lock this down within the subsequent jiffy to have a good shot. – 11:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets are inside 5, however need to survive the non-Jokic minutes and that may inform us if we actually have a sport or not – 11:33 PM
The Nuggets are inside 5, however need to survive the non-Jokic minutes and that may inform us if we actually have a sport or not – 11:33 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Jokic has 24 factors and 20 rebounds as we head into the fourth quarter right here in Recreation 1 👀 – 11:32 PM
Jokic has 24 factors and 20 rebounds as we head into the fourth quarter right here in Recreation 1 👀 – 11:32 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
It’s actually exhausting for Jokic to defend with this OKC lineup on the ground….The problem is that the Thunder non-shooters are literally fairly good shooters – 11:26 PM
It’s actually exhausting for Jokic to defend with this OKC lineup on the ground….The problem is that the Thunder non-shooters are literally fairly good shooters – 11:26 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Some NBA participant goes to be good and patent the twirly signal on T-shirts.
Is likely to be a race between Luka and Jokic – 11:18 PM
Some NBA participant goes to be good and patent the twirly signal on T-shirts.
Is likely to be a race between Luka and Jokic – 11:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Nikola Jokic picks up his 4th foul.
Joker very a lot disagrees. M
Denver problem.
Jumbotron exhibits the replay.
Loud Metropolis very a lot disagrees with Jokic.
Unsuccessful problem.
Loud Metropolis erupts. – 11:18 PM
Nikola Jokic picks up his 4th foul.
Joker very a lot disagrees. M
Denver problem.
Jumbotron exhibits the replay.
Loud Metropolis very a lot disagrees with Jokic.
Unsuccessful problem.
Loud Metropolis erupts. – 11:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nikola Jokic has 4 fouls on the 6:23 mark of the third. The decision stands. Nuggets lose their problem. – 11:17 PM
Nikola Jokic has 4 fouls on the 6:23 mark of the third. The decision stands. Nuggets lose their problem. – 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 beneath assessment – 11:17 PM
Nikola Jokic and Hartenstein get tangled and Jokic picks up his fourth foul….Jokic is steamed…David Adelman challenges…play is beneath assessment – 11:17 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
DA was on the ground to problem the decision earlier than the whistle completed blowing. He and Jokic are adamant this will likely be overturned. – 11:16 PM
DA was on the ground to problem the decision earlier than the whistle completed blowing. He and Jokic are adamant this will likely be overturned. – 11:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The constructive to date tonight is the Thunder don’t actually have a solution for Jokic on this sequence, the place the Clippers had a number of relative solutions….However the unfavorable is that Jamal Murray is gonna be within the depths of hell on this sequence – 11:15 PM
The constructive to date tonight is the Thunder don’t actually have a solution for Jokic on this sequence, the place the Clippers had a number of relative solutions….However the unfavorable is that Jamal Murray is gonna be within the depths of hell on this sequence – 11:15 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Alex Caruso in 12 minutes
10 PTS
4 AST
5 STL
1 BLK
+20
X issue
Edit: and he blocked Jokic proper after I tweeted this. – 11:08 PM
Alex Caruso in 12 minutes
10 PTS
4 AST
5 STL
1 BLK
+20
X issue
Edit: and he blocked Jokic proper after I tweeted this. – 11:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
My God. Alex Caruso blocks Jokic from behind. He has been in all places tonight. – 11:07 PM
My God. Alex Caruso blocks Jokic from behind. He has been in all places tonight. – 11:07 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokic with two insane passing turnovers. Murray with an insane passing turnover.
Drained mind after a protracted sequence. – 11:03 PM
Jokic with two insane passing turnovers. Murray with an insane passing turnover.
Drained mind after a protracted sequence. – 11:03 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The distinctive factor about Nikola Jokic is how a lot of a strain launch he’s. His guards have been in absolute hell in opposition to OKC’s ball strain. He will get again into the sport, the Nuggets enter it into the publish, and abruptly, they’ll run a clear offense once more – 10:30 PM
The distinctive factor about Nikola Jokic is how a lot of a strain launch he’s. His guards have been in absolute hell in opposition to OKC’s ball strain. He will get again into the sport, the Nuggets enter it into the publish, and abruptly, they’ll run a clear offense once more – 10:30 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to the sport up 10. OKC was solely up 1 when he left. Large distinction from the Non-Jokic minutes. – 10:26 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to the sport up 10. OKC was solely up 1 when he left. Large distinction from the Non-Jokic minutes. – 10:26 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Aaron Wiggins hits a pair of FTs to place OKC up 3. Thunder need to construct a lead within the Non-Jokic minutes, nonetheless lengthy they final. – 10:15 PM
Aaron Wiggins hits a pair of FTs to place OKC up 3. Thunder need to construct a lead within the Non-Jokic minutes, nonetheless lengthy they final. – 10:15 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I suspected as a lot, however Nikola Jokic is to date having a a lot a lot simpler time attending to his spots than he did in opposition to the LA Clippers…… – 9:54 PM
I suspected as a lot, however Nikola Jokic is to date having a a lot a lot simpler time attending to his spots than he did in opposition to the LA Clippers…… – 9:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
A Jokic put again has OKC calling the primary timeout of the sport down 3. 15-12, Denver leads. – 9:52 PM
A Jokic put again has OKC calling the primary timeout of the sport down 3. 15-12, Denver leads. – 9:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren completely snuffed out a Jokic to MPJ lob slam by blocking the shot mid oop. – 9:51 PM
Chet Holmgren completely 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 on the 8 minute mark, came to visit to double Jokic and obtained a foul going for the steal. – 9:49 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein has his first foul on the 8 minute mark, came to visit to double Jokic and obtained a foul going for the steal. – 9:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nikola Jokic will get the scoring began with a troublesome bucket within the lane. Jalen Williams responded with a baseline middy. – 9:45 PM
Nikola Jokic will get the scoring began with a troublesome bucket within the lane. Jalen Williams responded with a baseline middy. – 9:45 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Because the SGA and the Thunder get set to start out their second-round sequence in opposition to the Nuggets, their championship hopes get examined by Jokic, Murray and the battle hardened Nuggets: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/th… – 8:30 PM
Because the SGA and the Thunder get set to start out their second-round sequence in opposition to the Nuggets, their championship hopes get examined 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 sequence needs to be an epic—well mannered—conflict of the 2 main MVP candidates espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:55 PM
SGA, Nikola Jokic and why this sequence needs to be an epic—well mannered—conflict of the 2 main 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 gamers in factors, rebounds, assists and shares 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 gamers in factors, rebounds, assists and shares vs the Thunder. pic.x.com/YMFIVjjur7 – 1:17 PM
Extra on this storyline
Jorge Sierra: Nikola Jokic put up among the finest non-Wilt stat strains in playoffs historical past final evening. -via Twitter @hoopshype / Could 6, 2025
He scored 11 of the Nuggets’ closing 17 factors, besting Gilgeous-Alexander 18-13 within the fourth quarter. Jokic exerted his will. But he by no means misplaced his method as he misplaced his thoughts over questionable calls. Boos cascaded down as he complained, accompanied by interim coach David Adelman’s symphony of seething on the refs. Jokic’s face reddened, however his pulse didn’t race. “I performed in Serbia in small gyms with 30 folks, and you possibly can hear all the things they mentioned. Typically I feel that’s worse as a result of you’ll be able to see the man who’s yelling at you,” Jokic mentioned. “And I’ve performed in entrance of lots of people with the nationwide staff in different nations. I don’t need to say I don’t get distracted. …” -via Denver Submit / Could 6, 2025
Jorge Sierra: Nikola Jokic is the perfect participant of the playoffs. Shai at No. 6. -via Twitter @hoopshype / Could 6, 2025
