Denver's Jokic learning how to stand up, not get tossed out
Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic is learning what all great big men have had to figure out when it comes to physical play: how to show enough is enough without hurting the team.
By News Channel NebraskaDENVER (AP) — Reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic is learning what all great big men have had to figure out when it comes to physical play: how to show enough is enough without hurting the team.
The player nicknamed “Joker” has been known to turn to officials over perceived no-calls down low, with a frustrated look as he stretches out his arms. It’s the life of an NBA big men. Just ask a Shaquille O’Neal, Dwight Howard of even a Zion Williamson.
Like talented big men before him, Jokic is learning when and how to retaliate — and stay in the game.
Small lineup helps Mavs rally in 4th to beat Nuggets 111-101
DALLAS (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis had 29 points and 11 rebounds, Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 13 of his 19 in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks rallied past the Denver Nuggets 111-101.
Doncic had 23 points and 11 assists, and Jalen Brunson scored 17 off the bench for the Mavericks, who have won five of their last six games.
Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 35 points and grabbed 16 rebounds for the Nuggets, who finished a back-to-back and saw a five-game winning streak end.