Nikola Jokić continued his dominance in the 2023-24 playoffs, leading the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 101-99 Game 2 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers. Jokić put on a historic performance, finishing with a triple-double of 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists. He became the only player to achieve a 25/20/10 playoff game since the NBA and ABA merger, a feat he has accomplished on four different occasions.
Jokić’s dominance was evident throughout the game. He was a force in the paint, scoring at will and grabbing rebounds with ease. He also showcased his exceptional passing skills, finding open teammates for easy baskets. The Lakers had no answer for Jokić, who was a constant threat on both ends of the court.
Following the Nuggets’ victory, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham praised Jokić’s performance, saying, ‘[Jokić] has become extremely efficient… You just got to put constant pressure on him and that doesn’t seem to bother him either… It’s like sh*t, I don’t know what to do.’
Jokić’s dominance has been a key factor in the Nuggets’ success this season. He is averaging 29.5 points, 16 rebounds, and 8.5 assists in the playoffs, leading the team in all three categories. With Jokić leading the way, the Nuggets are well-positioned for a deep playoff run and a potential repeat championship.
