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Nikola Jokic accessible towards Minnesota regardless of wrist damage


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Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic shot it nicely in pregame warmups simply now. His proper wrist is taped. pic.twitter.com/sgu290F5Fj8:54 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Michael Malone says there’s no concern about Nikola’s wrist, and he expects Jokic to play tonight. – 8:16 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic is just not within the gymnasium when the media was let in for shootaround. – 1:53 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Nikola Jokic distinguishes himself when he’s with out the ball, coming off a display. It’s when he transforms into the sport’s most singular participant.
@Michael Pina: https://t.co/uoBSlCfuzY pic.twitter.com/ODDurIrXFF1:46 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Wedge screens, UCLA cuts, flares, pindowns, stagger aways. How Denver leverages Jokic off the ball is a large motive it has the very best offense within the NBA when he’s on the courtroom.
“We are able to use him this uniquely, as a result of there’s by no means been somebody like him.” theringer.com/nba/2023/4/19/…10:25 AM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
Listed here are some extra numbers from the piece. Jokic’s quantity and effectivity coming off a display just about had no parallel this season: theringer.com/nba/2023/4/19/… pic.twitter.com/1upOTQCIR410:16 AM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
When Nikola Jokic is away from the ball and coming off a display, he turns into one in every of most original and efficient gamers in NBA historical past.
Right here’s a function about these actions, which unlock his skill-set and make Denver’s offense rattling close to unattainable to cease:
theringer.com/nba/2023/4/19/…9:48 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic within the playoffs:
26.2 PPG
11.5 RPG
6.4 APG
52/40/84%
Predict his statline tonight. pic.twitter.com/bHwqfD9VLQ8:50 AM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
As a younger star, how a lot do you want going up towards Jokic, a two-time MVP?
Anthony Edwards: “I’m not a younger star but. But it surely’s enjoyable. It’s enjoyable. It’s enjoyable. It’s gonna be enjoyable.” – 6:22 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic (proper wrist sprain) is questionable tomorrow for Recreation 2. I anticipate him to play. – 6:03 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic is listed as questionable for tomorrow’s Recreation 2 towards Minnesota with a proper wrist sprain. No damage report from the Timberwolves but. – 5:58 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola Jokic mentioned he’s exchanged some texts with Tim Connelly and Wolves assistant Micah Nori. Of Nori, Joker mentioned he was the man who made him run traces in Summer time League.
“He actually believed in me since Day 1.” – 3:01 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic says he participated in apply in the present day, however he wasn’t capturing with the remainder of the group simply now. He’s not nervous about his wrist. Jokic didn’t undergo the capturing competitors to finish apply as a result of, “AG at all times wins,” he mentioned. – 2:39 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic is sitting with a coach whereas the Nuggets shut apply with some capturing competitions. Listening to from him and Michael Malone quickly, so we should always have an replace. – 2:19 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets apply simply opened to media — Nikola Jokic isn’t taking part in capturing drills proper now. Presently off to the aspect with a coach. – 2:19 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
All-NBA Workforce picks: Nikola Jokic edges Joel Embiid for prime heart slot; three unanimous First-Workforce selections
cbssports.com/nba/information/all-n…11:08 AM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
In an nameless survey of NBA gamers, Joel Embiid acquired 50% of 102 votes for MVP.
Nikola Jokic was in 2nd at 25.5%
theathletic.com/4421645/2023/0…9:50 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Mike Conley was requested final night time if it’s laborious to not lose your man when Jokic is creating…
“Man, it’s. I received caught one time within the first half, the place I don’t assume he was wanting on the nook in any respect, however simply slung it proper throughout my face and I had no thought he even noticed him.” pic.twitter.com/jHktzZ1rZe3:18 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Right now’s present w/ @ChristopherHine: What went mistaken in Recreation 1
– With two bigs, offense sputters (significantly KAT/Ant)
– The choice to have KAT guard Jokic + how which may have impacted his offense
– Transition D, yikes
– Tim Connelly speaks to the media
open.spotify.com/episode/1lEY95…2:42 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Thrice throughout this interview Nikola Jokic confirmed who he’s.
1. I don’t thoughts taking part in rubbish time. Thats what I performed my first three years.
2. No, I don’t lick my chops towards KAT & Rudy. They’re nice gamers.
3. Jamal may be our No. 1. pic.twitter.com/GGyRbwBTLM12:56 PM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
i didn’t write about nuggets/wolves as a result of i’ve one thing bigger popping out on denver later this week, however my primary takeaway from sport 1 was this good go. jokic actually by no means even glances on the nook earlier than throwing it pic.twitter.com/V3szrRlXdU12:13 PM

John Hollinger @johnhollinger
You not often see Mike get received like this however these Jokic no-look opposite-corner lasers by no means get previous pic.twitter.com/5dsGTyduXd8:07 AM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA awards 2023: Skilled picks for MVP, Sixth Man, extra; Embiid, Giannis, Jokic all get a number of votes
cbssports.com/nba/information/nba-a…8:00 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Joker did his factor as Denver conquered Recreation 1 #NBA
eurohoops.internet/en/nba-news/14…5:56 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Rudy Gobert bodied Nikola Jokic away prefer it’s nothing 😳
pic.twitter.com/IfVve3NeBR4:49 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Rudy Gobert despatched Nikola Jokic flying 😳
pic.twitter.com/IfVve3NeBR4:47 AM
Invoice Simmons @BillSimmons
New BS Podcast w/ @ryenarussillo
—KD vs. Kawhi + Rejuvenated Russ
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—Warmth-Bucks will get bizarre
—Brunson, Butler, Joker, D-White, Dr. Pimple Popper, faux Trae
Trades + different 1st playoff weekend heroes
spotify.hyperlink/6Hg2XiV43yb2:37 AM
Katy Winge @katywinge
TNT please publish the Joker interview – 2:26 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch when requested if he holds religion within the Cities on Jokic, Gobert lurking tactic:
“We’re gonna have a look at all. I feel that labored for a bit bit after which we modified it up. I don’t assume we’re married to anybody factor proper now. We’re gonna have a look at it and make changes.” – 2:17 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic activated his ‘fidget spinner’ mode 😵‍💫
pic.twitter.com/XUciYCU3pq1:28 AM
The Vertical @Balldontlie
The Nuggets dominate the Wolves profitable by 29 factors 😤
▪ Murray: 24 PTS/8 REBS/8 AST
▪ Jokic: 13 PTS/14 REBS/6 AST
▪ MPJ: 18 PTS/11 REBS/2 AST pic.twitter.com/qE2pQ1HHK51:28 AM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
It’s a sport one Winner’s Lounge and there’s loads to speak about. All good things. Come be a part of.
✅ Denver protection
✅ Jokic exhibits off the footwork
✅ Bruce and KCP: playoff prepared
youtube.com/reside/nSTln6W82…1:23 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic has an enormous ice again wrap on his wrist post-game. Hate that it’s nonetheless bugging him that a lot, however you would see him shake it out a few instances within the sport.
Simply give us this playoff run, Nugglife. Settle down please. – 1:18 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
The TNT studio crew simply requested Nikola Jokic why he went again within the sport up 30:
“That’s not a query for me.”
Completely proper, but in addition LOL. – 1:16 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Remaining Rotations for the Nuggets as they defeat the T’Wolves 109-80:
-Joker: 13-14-6-1, +16, 6 fouls
-Murray: 24-8-8, 9/22 FG, 4/10 3P
-MPJ: 18 and 11, 4/9 from 3
Each Nugget within the rotation was a double-digit +
Nuggets go up 1-0 within the collection. Nonetheless a protracted technique to go. pic.twitter.com/o7H98lvlma1:12 AM

Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
towards rudy gobert and karl cities, jokic didn’t try any pictures outdoors the paint tonight – 1:12 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic is on the bench with a wrap round his proper wrist/hand. Most likely has ice on it. He performed the 2nd half with the wrist taped. pic.twitter.com/6lXuRYzS5G1:12 AM

Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Simply observed Nikola Jokic has an ice pack wrapped round his proper wrist on the bench. – 1:09 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most 3-pointers all-time by a Nugget within the playoffs:
94 — Jamal Murray
89 — Nikola Jokic
67 — Michael Porter Jr pic.twitter.com/G6X3zON5Ar1:08 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
Joker tonight:
13 PTS
14 REB
6 AST (1 TOV)
28 MIN
First time he has fouled out since 2019. pic.twitter.com/XsBXlm7pQO1:04 AM

Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Unsuccessful problem. Jokic fouls out – 1:00 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
WHY is Malone attempting to maintain Jokic on the market? Difficult his sixth foul?
Simply sit your MVP down and be glad each starter appears okay, not like a LOT of different groups in the present day. – 1:00 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic picks up his sixth foul. Nuggets take a timeout to problem. Jokic reached out and touched Ant throughout his layup, but it surely seemed like fairly minimal contact. – 12:58 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
GENIUS MOVE BY JOKER AND MALONE CHALLENGES 😂😂😂😂 – 12:58 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Flagrant 1 on Jokic. Regarded like he received Ant across the head/neck space. Edwards wasn’t happy. That’s Jokic’s fifth foul with 6:50 left. Nuggets up 29. – 12:57 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jokic get a Flagrant 1 for clotheslining Ant. – 12:56 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Not ruling it out that Nikola Jokic dedicated that foul — and tried to commit one earlier within the possession — so he may sub out of this sport, up 30 with seven minutes left. – 12:55 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Malone is loopy for placing Jokic again in there. – 12:55 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Denver is up 30 – why is Jokic again in? Particularly in the event you’re not taking Murray out.
After all Murray getting in rhythm is good however come on. – 12:54 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
So long as this lead was over 20, undecided I might have introduced joker again – 12:53 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Why on the planet is Jokic within the sport? The one factor that may occur is dangerous. – 12:52 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
It’s a 30-point sport, and Joker goes to the scorer’s desk. That’s insane. – 12:52 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets lead 87-58 after three. KCP and MPJ have 15 factors. Jamal Murray and Bruce Brown have 14 factors. Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon have 13 factors. – 12:43 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
No Murray, no Jokic, and the Nuggets lengthen the lead. Huge sequence and simply 2:03 left within the third.
81-56 Nuggets – 12:34 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
KCP, Bruce, Mike the #Nuggets are showering 3-pointers on Minny’s head. Lead’s as much as 25, the best of the night time. T-Wolves don’t have a solution … particularly when Denver will increase the lead whereas Joker sits. – 12:33 AM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
KAT is admittedly struggling.
I’m wondering if Finch, for essentially the most half, baggage the plan of KAT guarding Jokic (so Rudy can roam) for the remainder of the collection. Placing him in a defensive matchup he’ll seemingly lose doesn’t do something to assist his confidence on the offensive finish. – 12:30 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I do know Murray hasn’t been good, however the Nuggets are actually about to go to no Joker/no Murray minutes for the remainder of the quarter. – 12:30 AM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic: *takes a spinning elbow to the face from a 7-footer*
Refs: Play on
Jokic: *shrugs, having been elbowed within the face by his big brothers on daily basis rising up* – 12:26 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic staying on the courtroom with 4 fouls halfway by way of the third quarter. – 12:25 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic picks up his fourth foul with 6:39 left within the third. Nuggets up 17 earlier than Karl-Anthony Cities heads to the road. Jokic staying in for now. – 12:25 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
Now Joker’s received 4 fouls. Malone, who’s working the officers proper now, has a call to make. – 12:25 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
A tiny SLIVER of hope for the Wolves, as Jokic picks up No. 4 with 6:39 left within the third. – 12:24 AM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jokic simply picked up No. 4. The door opens juuuuust a crack – 12:24 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
Hope somebody received that image. MPJ buries a fadeaway and falls on the foul. Joker flexes his arm, then hustles to choose MPJ up. Minny’s difficult, however Joker’s assist of Mike is … irreversible. – 12:19 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Gus Johnson is implying Wilt might need been nearly as good a passer as Jokic as a result of he led the league in assists. Greg Anthony attempting to speak sense into him. He’s the very best. It’s not shut. – 12:16 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Jokic already has two steals within the first two minutes of the third. MPJ additionally has one. Joker’s newest theft results in a KCP transition layup. Nuggets up 15. Timeout Timberwolves. – 12:11 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Wolves have to seek out Gobert slipping to the rim when Jokic jumps out that arduous on Edwards coming off a display. – 12:10 AM
Michael Singer @msinger
Joker comes out with tape on his wrist. pic.twitter.com/iIaDW1u90b12:07 AM

Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Kenny Smith simply highlighted why Denver has this double-digit lead, displaying that Jokic has a plan each time down and proper now Cities is reacting as an alternative of forcing a change in Denver’s defensive response.
Additionally, shout-out to TNT for the musical (Huge) Honey reference. – 12:02 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
On the half: Denver 55, Timberwolves 44
Jokic leads Denver with 13 factors & 10 rebounds
Bruce Brown added 11 factors. and Murray began coming alongside.
95.7 defensive score from Denver.
For those who’re Malone, what’s the message to the group? – 11:52 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets lead 55-44 at halftime. I’m certain Michael Malone can reside with 44 factors given up on the break. T’Wolves shoot 39.1% from the sphere within the first half.
Joker leads the Nuggets with 13-10-5. Brown provides 11 factors. MPJ and Murray add 9 apiece.
Anthony Edwards w/ 14 for Minny. – 11:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the T’Wolves 55-44:
-Joker: 13-10-5, +12 in his 19 minutes
-Murray: 9-4-4 however 3/10 FG, nonetheless discovering his playoff footing
-MPJ: 9 and 6, 4/11 FG
-AG 3 fouls
Thought Christian Braun made some huge defensive performs that quarter. pic.twitter.com/NeUHr8THOa11:52 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Good half from Denver.
Love what I’ve seen from Jokic, KCP, Bruce, and Malone.
Like what I’ve seen from Braun and Jeff.
AG’s foul hassle is a storyline to observe. Want him on the courtroom within the 2nd half. – 11:51 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
KAT finishes the half with 4 factors (2/8, 0/3 from deep, 0 FTs) and didn’t gradual Jokic whereas guarding him.
Gobert had that block on Jokic and eight boards, however was a team-worst -12.
The higher minutes had been when solely one in every of them was on the ground.
Wolves 44, Nuggets 55 at half – 11:51 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic is out of his thoughts. He’s taking part in as if time has slowed down and he can see each choice in entrance of him. Simply immaculate ranges of really feel. – 11:41 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
We’ve received ballerina Jokic tonight. Immaculate footwork. – 11:39 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Gordon picks up his second and third fouls 90 seconds into the second quarter. Jokic returns. – 11:24 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Joker checking again in approach sooner than regular. On tempo to play 40 minutes at this price. – 11:24 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Two fast fouls on Aaron Gordon towards the Cities-Gobert entrance line — Nikola Jokic has to come back again in with 10:27 left within the 2nd quarter.
That didn’t go how Denver wished. – 11:24 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Jokic seemed nice in his 1st stint. Extremely-aggressive and compelled mismatches. With early success, there must anticipate that Minny adjusts and he additionally may have a solution for that. – 11:22 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
As soon as the Nuggets cease muddying their perimeter rotations and swap out Jeff Inexperienced Threes for Braun’s the offense will get cleaner. Nuggets nonetheless up 3 after one.
Jokic went out with 2+ minutes to go within the first, so he higher be again with 8+ minutes to go within the 2nd. 9+ even higher. – 11:22 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nuggets lead 26-23 after one. Jokic leads Denver with 7-5-3. Nuggets begin 3-10 from 3 – lacking some fairly beauty. Kyle Anderson leads Minnesota with 6 factors. T’Wolves are 10-24 from the sphere. – 11:19 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Jokic in “brother I’ve 47” mode – 11:11 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Now that Kyle Anderson is on the ground, Jokic has received to do a greater job in PNR protection on the drop. Gobert isn’t going to make a floater, however Slo Mo will do that every one day, and Conley is a PNR savant. Both change or be higher at attending to the extent of the display – 11:07 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
T-Wolves attempting to exhaust Joker within the pick-and-roll. Conley-Anderson working tireless to power a mismatch. Even when no mismatch, Wolves softening up Denver’s protection with these floaters. Can wager that phrase from Connelly was to tire Joker out defensivey. – 11:07 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves survived the early Jokic bomb and have a 19-18 lead. Timeout Denver. Conley and Anderson getting happening offense. – 11:07 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Jeff Inexperienced checks in because the second man off Denver’s bench. He takes AG out. Suggests, to me, that AG will sub again in for Joker because the backup 5. – 11:04 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
And Jeff Inexperienced enters 30 seconds later for Aaron Gordon. The Gordon-Inexperienced frontcourt when Jokic sits appears seemingly. – 11:04 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jokic has caught a couple of Wolves off-ball defenders off guard (Conley, Ant) and it’s led to threes for the Nuggets early. – 10:58 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic is totally dealing. Completely dialed in.
It’s the playoffs. You shouldn’t be shocked. – 10:58 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Joker’s received three ridiculous performs — two dimes for 3s and a cyclone on Rudy — within the first 5 minutes. To not point out, Cities, NAW and Rudy all have one foul already. – 10:58 PM
Jordan Clarkson @JordanClarksons
that jokic transfer was loopy – 10:58 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
SHOW ME THAT JOKIC MOVE AGAIN – 10:58 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic is locked in. He’s in full management. – 10:57 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Wolves single protecting Jokic up to now. Gobert roaming however sticking to AG on two Jokic publish ups. – 10:56 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
KAT on Jokic, Rudy within the spy function — lurking off Gordon.
This was the Wolves tactic when the beat Denver in January, besides it was Anderson on Jokic (KAT was out). – 10:54 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Joker displaying off for the late-night crowd. – 10:53 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
KAT begins out on Jokic, as anticipated…That leaves Rudy Gobert to roam… – 10:52 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic wins the tip to begin Recreation 1. Nickeil Alexander-Walker picks up his first foul 10 seconds in. – 10:51 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Seen Joker taking loads of 3-pointers throughout warmups. One thing he’s ready to deploy to stretch out Minnesota’s protection? – 10:43 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s brothers and household simply took their seats. Ball Enviornment is packed and buzzing. 5 minutes till beginning lineups. – 10:38 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets Recreation 1 starters:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 10:10 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch on navigating matchups on this collection: “We gotta deal with the issue — and the issue is Jokic.” – 9:04 PM

Extra on this storyline

Dane Moore: Rudy Gobert when requested if it looks like Nikola Jokic comes up with a brand new transfer each time he performs him” “He did final sport. He’s such a artful participant. He’s very sensible. He is aware of that I’m very reactive to these fakes, so he’s gonna attempt to get me off stability, for certain.” pic.twitter.com/bzXGzVQ9te -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / April 19, 2023
Michael Singer: Nikola Jokic is questionable tomorrow with a proper wrist sprain. He mentioned in the present day he participated in apply and didn’t appear to assume it was overly severe. -via Twitter @msinger / April 18, 2023



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