Denver Nuggets defeated Golden State Warriors, thanks to Monte Morris’ buzzer-beater 3 points. However, it was Nikola Jokic who stole the show for Nuggets while putting on some massive numbers.
Against the Warriors, Jokic scored 35 points, 8 assists, and 17 rebounds. Well, those numbers speak for themselves, fans praised the Serbian and think that he is undoubtedly the MVP of the season.
Nikola Jokic Leads The MVP Race As He Helps Nuggets To Get Past Warriors
Jokic is Denver Nuggets defeated Golden State Warriors by 117-116. Now, the Warriors are on 2nd whereas Nuggets find themselves at 6th.
Nuggets scored 39 points in the last quarter in response to Warriors’ 30 to claim the victory. Jokic’s team was trailing till the very end, then the Serbian gave a no-look pass to Milap, whose 3-pointer sealed the victory for them.
Nikola Jokic no-look pass to Monte Morris for the buzzer-beating, game-winning 3 👀
— Billy Heyen (@BillyHeyen) February 17, 2022
After this massive performance, fans came up to appreciate Jokic and raise their voices for the MVP call. Jokic is one of the MVP candidates with Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant. However, among all of them, it’s only Curry and Jokic who are putting those massive numbers consistently.
Here are some of the fans reactions on Jokic’s performance against the Warriors:
NIKOLA JOKIC IS THE DANG MVP!!! pic.twitter.com/t8SSY7GazW
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) February 17, 2022
As they said, Jokic stole the show.
Nikola Jokić, who should be leading the 2022 MVP race right now, just had 35-17-8 while leading Denver to a road win over Golden State.
Warriors had a 96.4% win probability with 1:48 left in the game.
— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) February 17, 2022
A new GOAT in the town?
NIKOLA JOKIC IS THAT FREAKING GOAT!!!!!!!
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) February 17, 2022
What a player!
HAHAHAHAHAHAhah simply never seen a basketball player like Nikola Jokic.
— will barton union leader (@chillducey) February 17, 2022
Nikola Jokic NBA MVP?
I am being completely serious when I say that Jokic is one of the best conditioned and toughest athletes in the NBA. He's barely missed a game in 3 super condensed seasons. Still willing his team to grind it out wins against all odds. No days off.
— Adam Mares (@Adam_Mares) February 17, 2022
Both of them are amazing this season.
One of Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid will probably not make 1st team All-NBA, and I think that's absolutely silly
— Chandler Jenkins (@CJenkins_Wx) February 17, 2022
Those numbers!
Nikola Jokic tonight: 35 points, 17 rebounds, 8 assists and the game-winning helper in 34 minutes. There better be a bottle of Rakija waiting for that man on his PJ to Cleveland.
— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) February 17, 2022
Jokic This Season In NBA
Jokic has scored 25.8 points per match this season NBA which is the 8th best as of now. However, when it comes to rebounds, he is the 2nd best in the league with 13.7 rebounds per match. He has also 7.9 assists per game which is the 8th best in the league.
Jokic has already won the NBA MVP last season in 2021 and is again leading the race this season. He also won the NBA all-rookie first team in 2016 and is a part of the All-star team this season.
What are your thoughts on Nikola Jokic’s performance this season, let us know in the comment section below.
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