Darvin Ham on defending Nikola Jokic: 'I don’t know what to do. You just gotta go out there and try to be as disciplined as possible''
Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do. You just gotta go out there and try to be as disciplined as possible, aggressive and consistent. And have a next-play mentality, man. … Kid is a generational-type player.”
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic reacts to Jamal Murray beating the buzzer and handing the Nuggets a 2-0 lead over the Lakers: “We trust him, even if he struggles” #NBAPlayoffs
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:33 AM
Nikola Jokic reacts to Jamal Murray beating the buzzer and handing the Nuggets a 2-0 lead over the Lakers: “We trust him, even if he struggles” #NBAPlayoffs
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 5:33 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
A buzzer-beater by Jamal Murray lands a triple-double by Nikola Jokic in a winning effort
Nuggets, Knicks, and Cavaliers are up 2-0
#NBAPlayoffs #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:16 AM
A buzzer-beater by Jamal Murray lands a triple-double by Nikola Jokic in a winning effort
Nuggets, Knicks, and Cavaliers are up 2-0#NBAPlayoffs #EuroWatch
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:16 AM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
LeBron’s 3 at the death of course, so many to choose from, but this is the Lakers #1 “woulda coulda shoulda” play for me.
They successfully got Jokic to chuck some BS trying to draw a foul. If Austin gets that rebound, youre up 3 with 1 min left at worst. Inside track at it too. pic.twitter.com/Al5wINRdbB – 3:00 AM
LeBron’s 3 at the death of course, so many to choose from, but this is the Lakers #1 “woulda coulda shoulda” play for me.
They successfully got Jokic to chuck some BS trying to draw a foul. If Austin gets that rebound, youre up 3 with 1 min left at worst. Inside track at it too. pic.twitter.com/Al5wINRdbB – 3:00 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Nikola Jokic moved from No. 78 to No. 70 all-time in playoff scoring in Game 2.
He passed Walt Frazier, Chet Walker, Carmelo Anthony, Maurice Cheeks, Oscar Robertson, Dwight Howard, Horace Grant and Danny Ainge. – 2:54 AM
Nikola Jokic moved from No. 78 to No. 70 all-time in playoff scoring in Game 2.
He passed Walt Frazier, Chet Walker, Carmelo Anthony, Maurice Cheeks, Oscar Robertson, Dwight Howard, Horace Grant and Danny Ainge. – 2:54 AM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
“I think the good teams win even when they play bad, and bad teams always find a way to lose games, even when they’re up.” – Nikola Jokic (January, 2023) pic.twitter.com/giodf1PCsr – 2:36 AM
“I think the good teams win even when they play bad, and bad teams always find a way to lose games, even when they’re up.” – Nikola Jokic (January, 2023) pic.twitter.com/giodf1PCsr – 2:36 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic says he’s OK after the hard fall in the first half.
“Everything is OK. It was just a lot of people in one place,” he says to @Adam_Mares’ question. – 2:16 AM
Nikola Jokic says he’s OK after the hard fall in the first half.
“Everything is OK. It was just a lot of people in one place,” he says to @Adam_Mares’ question. – 2:16 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
We did this before the 2023 playoffs.
I put Jokic no lower than No. 6 if we do it again now.
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rank… – 1:41 AM
We did this before the 2023 playoffs.
I put Jokic no lower than No. 6 if we do it again now.
hoopshype.com/lists/nba-rank… – 1:41 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic COOKED Anthony Davis with his footwork in the crucial moments of the game 😤
pic.twitter.com/sPTnWfS9t7 – 1:34 AM
Nikola Jokic COOKED Anthony Davis with his footwork in the crucial moments of the game 😤
pic.twitter.com/sPTnWfS9t7 – 1:34 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not all comebacks are “who can hit 3s at a crazy rate”
Lakers took a 20-point lead with 22 minutes left to play
From that point on, Lakers scored 12 points in the paint
So did Nikola Jokic by himself
Overall, Nuggets outscored Lakers 32-12 in paint last 22 minutes – 1:32 AM
Not all comebacks are “who can hit 3s at a crazy rate”
Lakers took a 20-point lead with 22 minutes left to play
From that point on, Lakers scored 12 points in the paint
So did Nikola Jokic by himself
Overall, Nuggets outscored Lakers 32-12 in paint last 22 minutes – 1:32 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
When the pressure is on in the playoffs, Nikola Jokic thrives 😎
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
W vs Lakers (2-0) pic.twitter.com/Vf8PZDVbE7 – 1:27 AM
When the pressure is on in the playoffs, Nikola Jokic thrives 😎
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
W vs Lakers (2-0) pic.twitter.com/Vf8PZDVbE7 – 1:27 AM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Do you guys remember when Nikola Jokic put up a 20/20 triple-double in Game 2 of the playoffs?
27 points
20 rebounds
10 assists
Willed his team to their 10th straight victory over the Lakers and they were down by as many as 20 points. Remember? pic.twitter.com/HFDmWYcmkE – 1:21 AM
Do you guys remember when Nikola Jokic put up a 20/20 triple-double in Game 2 of the playoffs?
27 points
20 rebounds
10 assists
Willed his team to their 10th straight victory over the Lakers and they were down by as many as 20 points. Remember? pic.twitter.com/HFDmWYcmkE – 1:21 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic activated the MVP mode to beat the Lakers for the second time in a row 🤩
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
9/16 FGM
pic.twitter.com/goO9RvWzNg – 1:18 AM
Nikola Jokic activated the MVP mode to beat the Lakers for the second time in a row 🤩
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
9/16 FGM
pic.twitter.com/goO9RvWzNg – 1:18 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Jokic activated the MVP mode to beat the Lakers for the second time in a row:
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
W
pic.twitter.com/goO9RvWzNg – 1:17 AM
Nikola Jokic activated the MVP mode to beat the Lakers for the second time in a row:
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
W
pic.twitter.com/goO9RvWzNg – 1:17 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham and D’Angelo Russell both suggested that they felt that there was questionable officiating in the Lakers’ loss to the Nuggets. – 1:16 AM
Darvin Ham and D’Angelo Russell both suggested that they felt that there was questionable officiating in the Lakers’ loss to the Nuggets. – 1:16 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Name the players who were better at their peak than peak Nikola Jokic. – 1:15 AM
Name the players who were better at their peak than peak Nikola Jokic. – 1:15 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham alluded to questionable officiating and D’Angelo Russell has continued with that theme in his postgame comments. – 1:14 AM
Darvin Ham alluded to questionable officiating and D’Angelo Russell has continued with that theme in his postgame comments. – 1:14 AM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jokic inching his way into the upper echelon of all time NBA players. If he doesn’t get sick of the shit and retire after a few championship runs, Jokic is well on his way. – 1:01 AM
Jokic inching his way into the upper echelon of all time NBA players. If he doesn’t get sick of the shit and retire after a few championship runs, Jokic is well on his way. – 1:01 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
27-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist games in NBA Playoff history:
Joker 4
Wilt 2
Kareem 1
Everyone else 0
Joker has three in the last 11 months. – 12:58 AM
27-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist games in NBA Playoff history:
Joker 4
Wilt 2
Kareem 1
Everyone else 0
Joker has three in the last 11 months. – 12:58 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Fuel for the Darvin Ham hot seat. The Nuggets have outscored the Lakers 114-83 in the second half in this series after making halftime adjustments. – 12:47 AM
Fuel for the Darvin Ham hot seat. The Nuggets have outscored the Lakers 114-83 in the second half in this series after making halftime adjustments. – 12:47 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Highest +/- by a Nugget tonight:
+11 — Peyton Watson
+6 — Christian Braun
+4 — Reggie Jackson
+2 — Justin Holiday
+1 — Nikola Jokic
only one starter in the positives. pic.twitter.com/nkXFQ0alal – 12:45 AM
Highest +/- by a Nugget tonight:
+11 — Peyton Watson
+6 — Christian Braun
+4 — Reggie Jackson
+2 — Justin Holiday
+1 — Nikola Jokic
only one starter in the positives. pic.twitter.com/nkXFQ0alal – 12:45 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jamal Murray:
– first career game-winning buzzer beater
– first Nuggets GW buzzer beater since that Jokic bomb at Golden State in January
– first Nuggets GW buzzer beater in PLAYOFFS… ever
– first buzzer beater by anyone to beat Lakers in playoffs since Ralph Sampson (1986) – 12:43 AM
Jamal Murray:
– first career game-winning buzzer beater
– first Nuggets GW buzzer beater since that Jokic bomb at Golden State in January
– first Nuggets GW buzzer beater in PLAYOFFS… ever
– first buzzer beater by anyone to beat Lakers in playoffs since Ralph Sampson (1986) – 12:43 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Nikola Jokic with a 20-20 triple double to help the Nuggets extend their series lead 💪 pic.twitter.com/qnbsuOaTtX – 12:39 AM
Nikola Jokic with a 20-20 triple double to help the Nuggets extend their series lead 💪 pic.twitter.com/qnbsuOaTtX – 12:39 AM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
The Joker didn’t touch the ball the last few possessions. And Murray played like a dog until the last 2 minutes. The champs be the champs, man – 12:38 AM
The Joker didn’t touch the ball the last few possessions. And Murray played like a dog until the last 2 minutes. The champs be the champs, man – 12:38 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
4th quarter numbers
Murray: 14 pts
Jokic: 7 pts, 5 rebounds, 4 asts
LeBron: 12 pts and 3 rebounds
AD: 0 pts and 1 rebound – 12:37 AM
4th quarter numbers
Murray: 14 pts
Jokic: 7 pts, 5 rebounds, 4 asts
LeBron: 12 pts and 3 rebounds
AD: 0 pts and 1 rebound – 12:37 AM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
What a GAME. LeBron did everything to make sure that one didn’t slip away. Jokic trading with him and then the Blue Arrow got hot. Playoff basketball! – 12:36 AM
What a GAME. LeBron did everything to make sure that one didn’t slip away. Jokic trading with him and then the Blue Arrow got hot. Playoff basketball! – 12:36 AM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
All the Top 75 voters whose miscast ballots excluded Joker are hereby disqualified from participating in the Top 100… – 12:36 AM
All the Top 75 voters whose miscast ballots excluded Joker are hereby disqualified from participating in the Top 100… – 12:36 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
And watch Jokic after that defensive rebound. From the second Denver got possession he was orchestrating that final play. It looked like he was waving everyone from the right side of the floor to the left to clear room for Murray. Just incredible. – 12:36 AM
And watch Jokic after that defensive rebound. From the second Denver got possession he was orchestrating that final play. It looked like he was waving everyone from the right side of the floor to the left to clear room for Murray. Just incredible. – 12:36 AM
David Morrow @_DavidMorrow
Couldn’t believe Jokic didn’t get a touch on either of those last two Denver possessions.
Didn’t matter.
Jamal. Murray. – 12:35 AM
Couldn’t believe Jokic didn’t get a touch on either of those last two Denver possessions.
Didn’t matter.
Jamal. Murray. – 12:35 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Putting LeBron on Murray and switching the Murray/Jokic PnR was one of the coverages Darvin Ham was apparently holding in reserve. Jamal Murray scored 6 points in 3 possessions against that coverage to win the game. – 12:34 AM
Putting LeBron on Murray and switching the Murray/Jokic PnR was one of the coverages Darvin Ham was apparently holding in reserve. Jamal Murray scored 6 points in 3 possessions against that coverage to win the game. – 12:34 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
Gonna keep using Gru until Jokic loses a game. pic.twitter.com/dGjDShMTD6 – 12:33 AM
Jokic tonight:
27 PTS
20 REB
10 AST
Gonna keep using Gru until Jokic loses a game. pic.twitter.com/dGjDShMTD6 – 12:33 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers switch up the matchups and put LeBron on Jamal Murray to switch the Jokic-Murray two-man game.
cc: @Tim_NBA – 12:30 AM
Lakers switch up the matchups and put LeBron on Jamal Murray to switch the Jokic-Murray two-man game.
cc: @Tim_NBA – 12:30 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nikola Jokic is the only player with a 25/20/10 playoff game since the merger.
He’s done it four times. pic.twitter.com/nnmLMvv2um – 12:28 AM
Nikola Jokic is the only player with a 25/20/10 playoff game since the merger.
He’s done it four times. pic.twitter.com/nnmLMvv2um – 12:28 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Jokic has that Hakeem-level footwork in the post. Just amazing to watch. AK – 12:28 AM
Jokic has that Hakeem-level footwork in the post. Just amazing to watch. AK – 12:28 AM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Not sure how you stop Jokic. AD is playing phenomenal defense. Doing everything right and still getting cooked. To much size, skill AND finesse – 12:27 AM
Not sure how you stop Jokic. AD is playing phenomenal defense. Doing everything right and still getting cooked. To much size, skill AND finesse – 12:27 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Jokic and-1 layup over Davis cuts Lakers lead to 93-92. Fifth foul for AD. – 12:26 AM
Jokic and-1 layup over Davis cuts Lakers lead to 93-92. Fifth foul for AD. – 12:26 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jokic goes to work on AD, gets the and-one layup and AD picks up his 5th foul. Jokic’s FT draws DEN within one, 93-92. Two minutes to go. – 12:26 AM
Jokic goes to work on AD, gets the and-one layup and AD picks up his 5th foul. Jokic’s FT draws DEN within one, 93-92. Two minutes to go. – 12:26 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jokic continues to get Denver great shots almost every trip.
Nuggets within 1. – 12:26 AM
Jokic continues to get Denver great shots almost every trip.
Nuggets within 1. – 12:26 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker And-1 on AD.
Makes the free throw.
Nuggets down 1 with 2:12 to go. – 12:26 AM
Joker And-1 on AD.
Makes the free throw.
Nuggets down 1 with 2:12 to go. – 12:26 AM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The matchup switch to have Gordon check AD, Jokic on Rui and KCP on Bron has changed this game. Gordon’s defensive versatility is remarkable – 12:20 AM
The matchup switch to have Gordon check AD, Jokic on Rui and KCP on Bron has changed this game. Gordon’s defensive versatility is remarkable – 12:20 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The Lakers have hung in there on the glass tonight after getting out-rebounded by 12 a game in the last 3 matchups between these teams … but just couldn’t secure a defensive board off a Jokic miss.
Jokic put it back himself, and LAL’s lead is again cut to 4 with 4:14 left. – 12:20 AM
The Lakers have hung in there on the glass tonight after getting out-rebounded by 12 a game in the last 3 matchups between these teams … but just couldn’t secure a defensive board off a Jokic miss.
Jokic put it back himself, and LAL’s lead is again cut to 4 with 4:14 left. – 12:20 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers have been targetting Jokic in PnRs with LeBron James as the ball handler down the stretch, but hasn’t been as effective as it was early in the 3Q. – 12:19 AM
The Lakers have been targetting Jokic in PnRs with LeBron James as the ball handler down the stretch, but hasn’t been as effective as it was early in the 3Q. – 12:19 AM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
AD was 14/15 from the field at one point
D Lo has made 7 threes
LeBron controlled the tempo
Jamal has been brutal
Jokic pretty much went scoreless the 2nd+3rd Q
And yet… It now feels like the Lakers season is on the line – 12:12 AM
AD was 14/15 from the field at one point
D Lo has made 7 threes
LeBron controlled the tempo
Jamal has been brutal
Jokic pretty much went scoreless the 2nd+3rd Q
And yet… It now feels like the Lakers season is on the line – 12:12 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
It’s going to be extremely hard for the Lakers to win this game. Their legs are gone, LeBron has no explosion and the Nuggets have increased their intensity and execution on both ends.
Also: Why the hell is Rui guarding Jokic? – 12:11 AM
It’s going to be extremely hard for the Lakers to win this game. Their legs are gone, LeBron has no explosion and the Nuggets have increased their intensity and execution on both ends.
Also: Why the hell is Rui guarding Jokic? – 12:11 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
I get Laker fans frustration with Darvin Ham….When the Lakers got that stop up 82-75, he should have been diving for a timeout to get Reaves and LeBron in the game….Instead, they get a rushed shot, Denver scores and we are at 82-77…. – 12:10 AM
I get Laker fans frustration with Darvin Ham….When the Lakers got that stop up 82-75, he should have been diving for a timeout to get Reaves and LeBron in the game….Instead, they get a rushed shot, Denver scores and we are at 82-77…. – 12:10 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
LeBron James, who appears to be exhausted, just subbed himself out at the 9:55 mark of the 4Q. Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura sub in, with Jaxson Hayes also subbing out; Lakers 82-73.
Nikola Jokic just subbed back in for DEN. – 12:07 AM
LeBron James, who appears to be exhausted, just subbed himself out at the 9:55 mark of the 4Q. Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura sub in, with Jaxson Hayes also subbing out; Lakers 82-73.
Nikola Jokic just subbed back in for DEN. – 12:07 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Lakers get a few non-Jokic minutes now. Extend the lead to 14 or 15 and you’re probably safe.
Let Jokic come in down eight and you’re right back in the danger zone.
The Lakers and Nuggets have played 18 clutch minutes since the WCF’s. The Nuggets are +32 in those minutes. – 12:00 AM
Lakers get a few non-Jokic minutes now. Extend the lead to 14 or 15 and you’re probably safe.
Let Jokic come in down eight and you’re right back in the danger zone.
The Lakers and Nuggets have played 18 clutch minutes since the WCF’s. The Nuggets are +32 in those minutes. – 12:00 AM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
When you see how easily Jokic scores the moment AD goes to the bench, it puts in context how brilliant AD has been all night.
32 points on 14-18 shooting through 3 quarters and his defense has been just as impressive as his offense. – 12:00 AM
When you see how easily Jokic scores the moment AD goes to the bench, it puts in context how brilliant AD has been all night.
32 points on 14-18 shooting through 3 quarters and his defense has been just as impressive as his offense. – 12:00 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Third quarter: Lakers 79, Nuggets 69
Denver outscored LA 21-11 over the final 10 minutes of the third. AD has 32 points (14-18 FGs) and 10 rebounds. DLo has 21 points (postseason career-high seven 3s). LeBron has 14/5/12. Jokic has 20/16/6. MPJ has 19. Both teams are gassed. – 12:00 AM
Third quarter: Lakers 79, Nuggets 69
Denver outscored LA 21-11 over the final 10 minutes of the third. AD has 32 points (14-18 FGs) and 10 rebounds. DLo has 21 points (postseason career-high seven 3s). LeBron has 14/5/12. Jokic has 20/16/6. MPJ has 19. Both teams are gassed. – 12:00 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Denver is right where it wants to be. The Nuggets were down 20, they have shaved it to 10, they have first fourth quarter possession and the Lakers are tiring….But Davis is coming back and Jokic has to sit. Let’s see if LeBron James sits or if Ham tries to go for this now – 12:00 AM
Denver is right where it wants to be. The Nuggets were down 20, they have shaved it to 10, they have first fourth quarter possession and the Lakers are tiring….But Davis is coming back and Jokic has to sit. Let’s see if LeBron James sits or if Ham tries to go for this now – 12:00 AM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Two calls went DEN’s way to close the 3rd, as Russell didn’t get FT’s on the MPJ contact, and Jackson drew a charge on LeBron.
But Jokic missed a 3, and Murray a floater, as Denver failed to capitalize.
Denver pulled 5 points off LAL’s 15-point halftime lead and trail 79-69. – 11:59 PM
Two calls went DEN’s way to close the 3rd, as Russell didn’t get FT’s on the MPJ contact, and Jackson drew a charge on LeBron.
But Jokic missed a 3, and Murray a floater, as Denver failed to capitalize.
Denver pulled 5 points off LAL’s 15-point halftime lead and trail 79-69. – 11:59 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
LeBron — or anybody — needs to come over and help Hachimura when Jokic gets him down in the post. – 11:54 PM
LeBron — or anybody — needs to come over and help Hachimura when Jokic gets him down in the post. – 11:54 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jokic hit 8 of 10 FG’s on the smaller Hachimura in Game 1, and just scored on B2B trips. We’ll see if the Lakers can find another answer with Davis sitting in foul trouble.
Meanwhile, Russell’s 7th 3, and 2 LeBron FT’s have the lead at 12. – 11:53 PM
Jokic hit 8 of 10 FG’s on the smaller Hachimura in Game 1, and just scored on B2B trips. We’ll see if the Lakers can find another answer with Davis sitting in foul trouble.
Meanwhile, Russell’s 7th 3, and 2 LeBron FT’s have the lead at 12. – 11:53 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jokic/No-AD mins incoming. This will be a disaster for the Lakers. – 11:52 PM
Jokic/No-AD mins incoming. This will be a disaster for the Lakers. – 11:52 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Jokic starting to get the fat guy defense non-call, and the Lakers are missing shots around the rim as a result. It’s such a bellwether in these matchups. – 11:49 PM
Jokic starting to get the fat guy defense non-call, and the Lakers are missing shots around the rim as a result. It’s such a bellwether in these matchups. – 11:49 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Anthony Davis has 14 straight made shots while also anchoring LAL’s defense, currently holding Denver to 37% FG’s, with Jokic 3 of 6 from the field. Truly doing it on both ends. – 11:43 PM
Anthony Davis has 14 straight made shots while also anchoring LAL’s defense, currently holding Denver to 37% FG’s, with Jokic 3 of 6 from the field. Truly doing it on both ends. – 11:43 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Nuggets switched Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic into Rui Hachimura after the Lakers scored on three consecutive possessions involving a LeBron James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. – 11:39 PM
Nuggets switched Aaron Gordon onto Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic into Rui Hachimura after the Lakers scored on three consecutive possessions involving a LeBron James-Anthony Davis pick and roll. – 11:39 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
There’s the 3rd PF on Davis while defending Jokic, which was a Darvin Ham concern before the series started with AD (or anyone) on Jokic full time.
Davis is excellent playing with fouls, but Jokic is a unique challenge, clearly.
LAL up 72-55 with 7:32 in the 3rd Q. – 11:38 PM
There’s the 3rd PF on Davis while defending Jokic, which was a Darvin Ham concern before the series started with AD (or anyone) on Jokic full time.
Davis is excellent playing with fouls, but Jokic is a unique challenge, clearly.
LAL up 72-55 with 7:32 in the 3rd Q. – 11:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
One of the first times in the last 2 playoff runs that Jokic has struggled in PnR defense. They’ve now switched Jokic onto Rui. – 11:37 PM
One of the first times in the last 2 playoff runs that Jokic has struggled in PnR defense. They’ve now switched Jokic onto Rui. – 11:37 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Denver put Gordon on Davis, pulling Jokic off him, and Hachimura went at Jokic for a layup on the next possession. – 11:36 PM
Denver put Gordon on Davis, pulling Jokic off him, and Hachimura went at Jokic for a layup on the next possession. – 11:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Nuggets have switched their matchups. Jokic is now guarding Rui Hachimura, while Gordon is now on Davis…
But the Lakers keep hunting Jokic in PNR – 11:35 PM
The Nuggets have switched their matchups. Jokic is now guarding Rui Hachimura, while Gordon is now on Davis…
But the Lakers keep hunting Jokic in PNR – 11:35 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
So, the drop is killing the Nuggets tonight, and it’s time that Jokic play to the level of the screen….
Lakers are getting into the paint at will with D Lo and Austin REAVES – 11:33 PM
So, the drop is killing the Nuggets tonight, and it’s time that Jokic play to the level of the screen….
Lakers are getting into the paint at will with D Lo and Austin REAVES – 11:33 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic has taken five shots….He’s going to have to be a lot more aggressive in the second half – 11:22 PM
Nikola Jokic has taken five shots….He’s going to have to be a lot more aggressive in the second half – 11:22 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Michael Malone at halftime: “OK,Joker, you indulged your teammates enough. The second-half would be a good time to start looking for your shot. A lot.” – 11:17 PM
Michael Malone at halftime: “OK,Joker, you indulged your teammates enough. The second-half would be a good time to start looking for your shot. A lot.” – 11:17 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
At the half: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Guard play has been the story in this one for Denver as Murray is 2-10 from the field & Reggie is 0-4.
Jokic has 12 pts,12 rebs
Anthony Davis is up to 24 pts while Russell added 18 pts.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:16 PM
At the half: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44.
Guard play has been the story in this one for Denver as Murray is 2-10 from the field & Reggie is 0-4.
Jokic has 12 pts,12 rebs
Anthony Davis is up to 24 pts while Russell added 18 pts.
If you’re Malone, what’s your message to the team? – 11:16 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 59-44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points on 11/12 FG. Practice shots for him.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points, 6/7 from 3
Nikola Jokic: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist in the 2nd quarter
Nuggets bench: 0/8 from 3 at home pic.twitter.com/rjNFiXCZDt – 11:14 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the Lakers 59-44.
Anthony Davis: 24 points on 11/12 FG. Practice shots for him.
D’Angelo Russell: 18 points, 6/7 from 3
Nikola Jokic: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist in the 2nd quarter
Nuggets bench: 0/8 from 3 at home pic.twitter.com/rjNFiXCZDt – 11:14 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Brendan Malone at halftime: “Ok, Joker, enuf over indulging your teammates, the second half would be a good time to look for your shot.” – 11:14 PM
Brendan Malone at halftime: “Ok, Joker, enuf over indulging your teammates, the second half would be a good time to look for your shot.” – 11:14 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Awful half from Jamal Murray: 4 points, 2-10 shooting, missed Nikola Jokic late in the 2nd quarter when he had LeBron James pinned in the post. He’s got to be better. – 11:12 PM
Awful half from Jamal Murray: 4 points, 2-10 shooting, missed Nikola Jokic late in the 2nd quarter when he had LeBron James pinned in the post. He’s got to be better. – 11:12 PM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
Joker trying too hard to pass, and Lakers largely taking that away – 11:12 PM
Joker trying too hard to pass, and Lakers largely taking that away – 11:12 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Halftime: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44
LA carries a 15-point lead into the half. AD has 24 points (11-12 FGs), 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. DLo has 18 points (six 3s) and 5 assists. LeBron has 10/6/7. LA is shooting 56.1% and 57.1% on 3s (8-14). Jokic has 12 and 12. MPJ has 14. – 11:11 PM
Halftime: Lakers 59, Nuggets 44
LA carries a 15-point lead into the half. AD has 24 points (11-12 FGs), 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. DLo has 18 points (six 3s) and 5 assists. LeBron has 10/6/7. LA is shooting 56.1% and 57.1% on 3s (8-14). Jokic has 12 and 12. MPJ has 14. – 11:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray needs to give that ball up to Nikola Jokic. That’s another bad decision, and it led to a LeBron James And-1 in transition because he didn’t get back.
He’s got 4 points on 2/10 from the field. – 11:08 PM
Jamal Murray needs to give that ball up to Nikola Jokic. That’s another bad decision, and it led to a LeBron James And-1 in transition because he didn’t get back.
He’s got 4 points on 2/10 from the field. – 11:08 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Biggest difference from last year’s series so far is AD has been successful attacking Jokic 1 on 1. – 11:07 PM
Biggest difference from last year’s series so far is AD has been successful attacking Jokic 1 on 1. – 11:07 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Davis is scoring at will on Jokic, now 8 for 9 towards 18 points with 6 boards to put LAL up 47-39. – 11:03 PM
Davis is scoring at will on Jokic, now 8 for 9 towards 18 points with 6 boards to put LAL up 47-39. – 11:03 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker’s gotta find more shot opportunities for himself here. Settles the team down when he scores, and the team needs him to attack this matchup at the rim. – 10:59 PM
Joker’s gotta find more shot opportunities for himself here. Settles the team down when he scores, and the team needs him to attack this matchup at the rim. – 10:59 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic appears to have hurt his ankle on that fall a few possessions back. He is moving gingerly. – 10:57 PM
Jokic appears to have hurt his ankle on that fall a few possessions back. He is moving gingerly. – 10:57 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
MPJ and Joker are a combined 5/7 from 3.
The rest of the team is 0/12. – 10:55 PM
MPJ and Joker are a combined 5/7 from 3.
The rest of the team is 0/12. – 10:55 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers end up even with Denver in the non-Jokic, non-AD minutes, as Russell hit 2 more 3’s, but LAL made a few costly mistakes leading to easy Nuggets points. – 10:53 PM
Lakers end up even with Denver in the non-Jokic, non-AD minutes, as Russell hit 2 more 3’s, but LAL made a few costly mistakes leading to easy Nuggets points. – 10:53 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Nikola Jokic already has a double-double (10 pts, 10 rebs) at the end of the first quarter 😲 pic.twitter.com/H9DGNSRWLz – 10:46 PM
Nikola Jokic already has a double-double (10 pts, 10 rebs) at the end of the first quarter 😲 pic.twitter.com/H9DGNSRWLz – 10:46 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Key stretch here … this LeBron-led bench unit with Hayes in has been really good. Lakers didn’t get to it in Game 1 since LeBron played the entire 1st Q.
Jokic is sitting, so, a chance for LAL to make a push. – 10:43 PM
Key stretch here … this LeBron-led bench unit with Hayes in has been really good. Lakers didn’t get to it in Game 1 since LeBron played the entire 1st Q.
Jokic is sitting, so, a chance for LAL to make a push. – 10:43 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
First quarter: Lakers 28, Nuggets 24
LA’s offensive organization and execution were much better compared to the second half of Game 1. AD has 10 points and 5 rebounds. He defended Nikola Jokic about as well as possible. Jokic still has 10 points and 10 rebounds. DLo has 9 pts. – 10:40 PM
First quarter: Lakers 28, Nuggets 24
LA’s offensive organization and execution were much better compared to the second half of Game 1. AD has 10 points and 5 rebounds. He defended Nikola Jokic about as well as possible. Jokic still has 10 points and 10 rebounds. DLo has 9 pts. – 10:40 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
10 points and 10 rebounds for Nikola Jokic in the first quarter.
He missed one shot, a block by Anthony Davis. – 10:39 PM
10 points and 10 rebounds for Nikola Jokic in the first quarter.
He missed one shot, a block by Anthony Davis. – 10:39 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers lead 28-24 after 1st Q. AD 10p on 4-of-5 shooting 5r 1b. Jokic 10p on 3-of-4 shooting 10r 2s. – 10:39 PM
The Lakers lead 28-24 after 1st Q. AD 10p on 4-of-5 shooting 5r 1b. Jokic 10p on 3-of-4 shooting 10r 2s. – 10:39 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Jokic grabbing ever board out there it seems. He’s up to 9 while AD has 4.
Both teams crashing the glass, tho. 11 apiece. – 10:38 PM
Jokic grabbing ever board out there it seems. He’s up to 9 while AD has 4.
Both teams crashing the glass, tho. 11 apiece. – 10:38 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Jokic looked at the scoreboard and said “fine” and started going to work. It’s really nice not to have to worry about slow starts because the best player in the world is always around to get things on track. – 10:32 PM
Jokic looked at the scoreboard and said “fine” and started going to work. It’s really nice not to have to worry about slow starts because the best player in the world is always around to get things on track. – 10:32 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Jokic scored on consecutive possessions, a late shot clock 3, then a layup after rolling to the rim and getting a pocket pass from KCP with Davis jumping out to Caldwell-Pope.
Time out Lakers, with Denver cutting the 10-point lead in half, to 24-19. – 10:30 PM
Jokic scored on consecutive possessions, a late shot clock 3, then a layup after rolling to the rim and getting a pocket pass from KCP with Davis jumping out to Caldwell-Pope.
Time out Lakers, with Denver cutting the 10-point lead in half, to 24-19. – 10:30 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Nuggets cut L.A.’s 10-point lead in half, down to 24-19, and Darvin Ham calls a quick timeout with 3:22 remaining in 1Q. – 10:30 PM
The Nuggets cut L.A.’s 10-point lead in half, down to 24-19, and Darvin Ham calls a quick timeout with 3:22 remaining in 1Q. – 10:30 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
The first time Jokic challenged Davis tonight resulted in Davis blocking Jokic.
Here’s what Jokic did in Game 1:
Vs Anthony Davis: 2 of 7 FG’s, 1 of 2 3’s, 5 points, 2 assists
Rui Hachimura: 8 of 10 FG’s, 16 points, 2 assists
LeBron James: 6 of 7 FG’s, 12 points – 10:27 PM
The first time Jokic challenged Davis tonight resulted in Davis blocking Jokic.
Here’s what Jokic did in Game 1:
Vs Anthony Davis: 2 of 7 FG’s, 1 of 2 3’s, 5 points, 2 assists
Rui Hachimura: 8 of 10 FG’s, 16 points, 2 assists
LeBron James: 6 of 7 FG’s, 12 points – 10:27 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Anthony Davis is guarding Nikola Jokic to start Game 2 of Lakers-Nuggets. – 10:14 PM
Anthony Davis is guarding Nikola Jokic to start Game 2 of Lakers-Nuggets. – 10:14 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets Game 2 starters vs. Lakers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 10:00 PM
Nuggets Game 2 starters vs. Lakers:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic – 10:00 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“It’s like s***. I don’t know what to do.”
“Darvin Ham on game planning for Jokic 😅
(via @DMacSportsCO)
pic.twitter.com/U3dTIJ4rIO – 9:30 PM
“It’s like s***. I don’t know what to do.”
“Darvin Ham on game planning for Jokic 😅
(via @DMacSportsCO)
pic.twitter.com/U3dTIJ4rIO – 9:30 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Darvin Ham: on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do.”
pic.twitter.com/Sy3mscfygd – 9:02 PM
Darvin Ham: on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do.”
pic.twitter.com/Sy3mscfygd – 9:02 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Darwin Ham: on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do.”
pic.twitter.com/Sy3mscfygd – 9:00 PM
Darwin Ham: on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do.”
pic.twitter.com/Sy3mscfygd – 9:00 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do. You just gotta go out there and try to be as disciplined as possible, aggressive and consistent. And have a next-play mentality, man. … Kid is a generational-type player.” – 8:51 PM
Darvin Ham on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do. You just gotta go out there and try to be as disciplined as possible, aggressive and consistent. And have a next-play mentality, man. … Kid is a generational-type player.” – 8:51 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
LeBron James & Nikola Jokic locked in 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/we5aEKAi6I – 8:48 PM
LeBron James & Nikola Jokic locked in 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/we5aEKAi6I – 8:48 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“It’s like ‘Shit, I don’t know what to do,” Ham says of trying to guard Nikola Jokic, given his size and offensive versatility. – 8:45 PM
“It’s like ‘Shit, I don’t know what to do,” Ham says of trying to guard Nikola Jokic, given his size and offensive versatility. – 8:45 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt went through extensive work at shootaround today and the Lakers are going to see how he responds to determine his progression to returning. – 8:43 PM
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt went through extensive work at shootaround today and the Lakers are going to see how he responds to determine his progression to returning. – 8:43 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says the Lakers will be back to their normal rotation for Game 2. – 8:41 PM
Darvin Ham says the Lakers will be back to their normal rotation for Game 2. – 8:41 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt “exerted himself at a pretty high level” on Monday after shootaround and the team will see how Vanderbilt’s right foot and body responds on Tuesday to determine where the forward is in his return progression. – 8:40 PM
Darvin Ham says Jarred Vanderbilt “exerted himself at a pretty high level” on Monday after shootaround and the team will see how Vanderbilt’s right foot and body responds on Tuesday to determine where the forward is in his return progression. – 8:40 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Darvin Ham says one of the emphases for tonight’s game is playing with more pace.
Interesting given some the Lakers looked a little tired late in Game 1. – 8:39 PM
Darvin Ham says one of the emphases for tonight’s game is playing with more pace.
Interesting given some the Lakers looked a little tired late in Game 1. – 8:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I asked Michael Malone about Anthony Davis guarding Nikola Jokic 1-on-1 and what the Nuggets are hoping to accomplish in those situations.
“We’re not going to change our game plan.” pic.twitter.com/PC74TAk67X – 8:34 PM
I asked Michael Malone about Anthony Davis guarding Nikola Jokic 1-on-1 and what the Nuggets are hoping to accomplish in those situations.
“We’re not going to change our game plan.” pic.twitter.com/PC74TAk67X – 8:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most playoff TOV per game by a center over the last 40 years (minimum 20 games):
3.6 — Joel Embiid
3.1 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/SoPxGImdIL – 4:04 PM
Most playoff TOV per game by a center over the last 40 years (minimum 20 games):
3.6 — Joel Embiid
3.1 — Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/SoPxGImdIL – 4:04 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Lakers at Nuggets, Game 2, Three Things to Know:
nba.com/lakers/news/th…
Zooming in on Denver’s control of the glass (146-110 in the last 3 matchups), the 3’s battle + defending Jokic. – 3:45 PM
Lakers at Nuggets, Game 2, Three Things to Know:
nba.com/lakers/news/th…
Zooming in on Denver’s control of the glass (146-110 in the last 3 matchups), the 3’s battle + defending Jokic. – 3:45 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
No Nuggets shootaround this morning — Denver hasn’t held formal morning practices pretty much all season. But Nikola Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Peyton Watson, and others were at Ball Arena getting treatment, etc. – 2:57 PM
No Nuggets shootaround this morning — Denver hasn’t held formal morning practices pretty much all season. But Nikola Jokic, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Peyton Watson, and others were at Ball Arena getting treatment, etc. – 2:57 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rui Hachimura on trying to defend Nikola Jokic: “I mean, yeah, he’s the guy” pic.twitter.com/V4968KfLqd – 2:38 PM
Rui Hachimura on trying to defend Nikola Jokic: “I mean, yeah, he’s the guy” pic.twitter.com/V4968KfLqd – 2:38 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Do you agree with the opinions on European players in the NBA player poll by @TheAthleticNBA? 🗣
MOST OVERRATED PLAYER – 🇫🇷 Rudy Gobert
BEST DEFENDER – 🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama
MVP – 🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
PLAYER TO BUILD THE TEAM AROUND FROM SCRATCH – 🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/yxbsIf51ZS – 12:56 PM
Do you agree with the opinions on European players in the NBA player poll by @TheAthleticNBA? 🗣
MOST OVERRATED PLAYER – 🇫🇷 Rudy Gobert
BEST DEFENDER – 🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama
MVP – 🇷🇸 Nikola Jokic
PLAYER TO BUILD THE TEAM AROUND FROM SCRATCH – 🇫🇷 Victor Wembanyama pic.twitter.com/yxbsIf51ZS – 12:56 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
It’s trash that anyone would vote for anyone other Nikola Jokic for MVP. – 12:30 PM
It’s trash that anyone would vote for anyone other Nikola Jokic for MVP. – 12:30 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
New edition of THE LIST on game 1.
Quick doubles on Jokic and how he attacked them
Trapping Murray during bench minutes
5-4 PnR success
LeBron on Jokic in the post
youtu.be/AVNssPqyCGs?si… pic.twitter.com/l27ZfCniIV – 12:04 PM
New edition of THE LIST on game 1.
Quick doubles on Jokic and how he attacked them Trapping Murray during bench minutes 5-4 PnR success LeBron on Jokic in the post youtu.be/AVNssPqyCGs?si… pic.twitter.com/l27ZfCniIV – 12:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Game 1 leaders:
PTS — Siakam
REB — Valanciunas
AST — Murray, Tatum
STL — Oubre Jr
BLK — Holmgren
FGM — Siakam, Jokic
3PM — Harden, Dame
FTM — Embiid pic.twitter.com/6KgdFoiK1S – 11:37 AM
Game 1 leaders:
PTS — Siakam
REB — Valanciunas
AST — Murray, Tatum
STL — Oubre Jr
BLK — Holmgren
FGM — Siakam, Jokic
3PM — Harden, Dame
FTM — Embiid pic.twitter.com/6KgdFoiK1S – 11:37 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“[Anthony Davis] and Jokic played stats of 30-10-5, that you haven’t seen in the playoffs since Wilt vs. Russell.”
👀 @alanhahn pic.twitter.com/z4ZvMHz0NO – 9:53 AM
“[Anthony Davis] and Jokic played stats of 30-10-5, that you haven’t seen in the playoffs since Wilt vs. Russell.”
👀 @alanhahn pic.twitter.com/z4ZvMHz0NO – 9:53 AM
More on this storyline
Khobi Price: The Lakers just experienced as heartbreaking of a loss as possible. Darvin Ham on the key to bouncing back for Thursday’s Game 3 in LA: “Making it about to work and knowing that you still have [an] abundance of life. Still have an abundance of life.” -via Twitter @khobi_price / April 23, 2024
Jovan Buha: Darvin Ham: “It stings. Remember this feeling as we go back to LA. We need to give them this feeling in Game 3.” -via Twitter @jovanbuha / April 23, 2024
Harrison Wind: Darvin Ham: on defending Nikola Jokic: “It’s like shit, I don’t know what to do.” pic.twitter.com/Sy3mscfygd -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / April 22, 2024
Katy Winge: Nikola Jokić on Jamal Murray: “he just needs a little bit to get hot.” pic.twitter.com/IHKsFYe6Pt -via Twitter @katywinge / April 23, 2024