Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made history again
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead after dropping the first two games of the series. Denver got another historic performance from superstar center Nikola Jokic, who finished with 40 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, and 0 turnovers.. Continuing to make history, Jokic has his team one win away from the Western Conference Finals.
Despite being matched up with the Defensive Player of the Year in Rudy Gobert, Jokic was able to dominate all facets of the game. According to ESPN, Jokic had little issue when matched up individually with Gobert, as the three-time MVP was a perfect 7-7 from the field against Gobert entering the fourth and final quarter.
The MVP is toying with the Defensive Player of the Year. Entering the 4th, Nikola Jokic is 7-for-7 when Rudy Gobert is the primary defender perThe Nuggets will look to finish off Minnesota in Game 6 on the road and advance to the Western Conference Finals. With Jokic playing at this level, and all the momentum on Denver's side, the Nuggets have to feel good about their chances.Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn32@sbcglobal.
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