After completing a back-to-back series with Oklahoma City, Denver lost the first game this weekend, but then took sweet revenge on Monday evening with a victory of 140-127. The Nuggets fell the most number of points that each team scored against the Thunder during this current campaign.
OKC is not only the best record in the Western Conference, they are also the best defense of the NBA, who only shows how the Colorado Club improves the entire season. Denver now has an incredible 12-1 on “No-Rest” games, which are competitions on consecutive nights.
Each nuggets player contributed enormously to this victory, because the team shot 60.5%, 56.3% from outside the arch and 90% of the free throw line. “Big-time response,” said Michael Malone. “You talk about everyone who contributes, this was everyone who performed and made big plays.”
As usual, Nikola Jokic led at the front with 35 points that came from 15-of-20 shooting, plus 18 rebounds and 8 assists to his name. The Serbian big man became the first player to post these statistics ever about 75% shooting with only one turnover or less. “There is a reason why he is the best player in the world,” said his coach. “He can dominate in so many different ways and shapes.”
On the other hand, Jamal Murray followed with 34 points on 11-or-22 shooting and 3-of-7 from the reach. “Jamal was aggressive. He looked very comfortable there, “Malone assessed. “He found his spots, got into his shots and shot it with confidence.”
Na de wedstrijd gaf Nikola toe dat hij het beste basketbal van zijn carrière speelde, wat waar is, gezien het feit dat hij gemiddeld 28,9 punten, 13,0 rebounds, 10,5 assists, 1,8 steelt en 0,7 blokken per wedstrijd voor Denver dit 2024-25-seizoen heeft, terwijl hij 57,7% van het veld en 43,0% van de strepen schiet.
“This is my third or fourth year in a row, so … I can’t control it … I will say that I think I play the best basketball of my life, so if that’s enough,” Jokic said after beating the Thunder. “If not, the man deserves it. He’s really great. “
