Jokic was staring at Lebron throughout the entire fast break sequence (at least once near the paint) and Lebron probably noticed it. Lebron knew that as soon as he goes up for the block Jokic would just give it to whoever that was following him. Love it. So many humbling moments this game for Lebron, who probably thinks he is still the smartest player in the league.was thinking the same
The funny thing about this is that the idiot Nick Wright explained that the Lakers would win the series this time in large part because no way D'Lo would be historically bad again.6-20 and 1-9 from 3 isn't going to get it done, Russell.
This. Dude’s an assassin. Never rushed. Playing at a totally different level. And everyone on that team is ready to receive his insane passes — the very definition of making other players better.Jokic in playoff mode is terrifying
LeBron CRUSHED them in TO’s all by himself! (6)Just 4 turnovers from Denver from 27 assists.
Draft Bronny?LeBron would make a great 6th man if Al goes out on top.
Did you see that Joker gave him a little shove when he “accelerated” to the basket. So crafty. There was also the 17 seconds he wasted from 2:27 to 2:10 trying to figure out how to inbound the ball. Love the chicanery (against the Lakers)Prime LBJ wouldn't have let Jokic beat him down the court.
He is really something to watch. He just picks teams apart surgically. His teammates all fit well with him too. Their GM(s) have done a fantastic job building around him including this season.This. Dude’s an assassin. Never rushed. Playing at a totally different level. And everyone on that team is ready to receive his insane passes — the very definition of making other players better.
Don’t laugh. I suggested this months ago after we draft Bronny.LeBron would make a great 6th man if Al goes out on top.
He’s even low effort on offense. What a shit player. I’m so glad I’ve never had to root for him.Lakers can’t survive if DLo is a fucking bum
When your crunch time offense is Jokic you can get away with a lot more. He really does have the ability to just dominate games in every facet for decent stretches.I didn't even think Denver's crunchtime offense was very good: that was all their D, and their D is what has made them scary in the games against the Cs this year. They are big, mean, physical and in sync.
Aaron Gordon and KCP are real X-factors against the Cs. And, of course, Jokic just bullies Staps. It’s worrisome, but it’s beautiful basketball …. against the Lakers.When your crunch time offense is Jokic you can get away with a lot more. He really does have the ability to just dominate games in every facet for decent stretches.
Agreed on their D. That length is tough.
Agreed, but rewatch the last 4-5 minutes of this one. Denver had tons of garbage possessions where the clock ran low and not-Jokic had a tough look. Their best offense was coming in transition off of good D.When your crunch time offense is Jokic you can get away with a lot more. He really does have the ability to just dominate games in every facet for decent stretches.
Agreed on their D. That length is tough.
He was one of the few Fakers with a positive +/- though6-20 and 1-9 from 3 isn't going to get it done, Russell.
3 guys with 7+ assists is rare. 2 of them big guys is rarer.Just 4 turnovers from Denver from 27 assists.
I’m in like Pop Lewis.Hey even if @TripleOT would pop in for one game it would be a treat!
Then you'll love the "Nikola Jokic as Gru from Despicable Me" crossover that we didn't know we needed.(Truth be told I want Joker to crush LeBron. I know it’s heresy, but Jokic has been my favorite player for at least five years.)
HA! Another reason to live the guy. An assassin who doesn’t take himself too seriously.Then you'll love the "Nikola Jokic as Gru from Despicable Me" crossover that we didn't know we needed.
View: https://twitter.com/RottenTomatoes/status/1781749583296557529
He showed up to the game dressed as Gru, too. Let's just hope he doesn't try to shrink or blow up the moon.
when I saw that a few days ago I did laugh !HA! Another reason to live the guy. An assassin who doesn’t take himself too seriously.
LAL shooting 57% from 3P and AD is 11-12 and DEN is 26% from 3P. One wpuld think LAL wpuld be up by more than15. Hope they can hold on to this either by continuing their hot shooting or figuring out a way to score whe they start misding.Lakers are going to pay for this D-Russ shooting performance at some point in the series. Hell maybe in this second half.
It's hard to imagine the Lakers playing any better than they did that half. A reversion to the mean would not be surprising.LAL shooting 57% from 3P and AD is 11-12 and DEN is 26% from 3P. One wpuld think LAL wpuld be up by more than15. Hope they can hold on to this either by continuing their hot shooting or figuring out a way to score whe they start misding.
Wpuld love if this series we t on as long as possible.
Then you have to stay up til the end of the second half to see the Nuggets come back and win..Don’t these people know I only stay up late to see bad things happen to the Lakers?