Even with all of the records that Nikola Jokic already holds in the NBA, he somehow still finds a way to mesmerize fans every game. As the Denver Nuggets faced off against the Utah Jazz on Friday night,
It was a brushstroke of brilliance on a painting crafted hundreds of times before. Nikola Jokic pump-faked from the top of the key, coaxing Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma’s right foot a step too high. Two dribbles came to get past Kuzma, and a left-to-right spin to shed him, setting up the threat of a hook.
As the Denver Nuggets are fighting for a shot at the second seed in the NBA's Western Conference, Nikola Jokić, their superstar center, is truly having a season for the ages.
The Denver Nuggets face crucial injury challenges as they prepare for their upcoming clash against the Utah Jazz. With pivotal players Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray dealing with injuries, the stakes are higher as the Nuggets fight for dominance in the Western Conference.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is expected to return to the Denver lineup during the team’s upcoming five-game homestand, coach Michael Malone said.