The generally unselfish, fundamentally sound and versatile Nikola did precisely what Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone wanted with the game in the balance.

He imposed his will with a pair of powerful, driving reverse layups that prevented the undermanned but scrappy Pelicans from pulling off a second straight victory over a contending team.

„Everybody knows where the ball is going and Nikola Jokic is out closer — and that’s what you want from your franchise player, your All-Star, your MVP, whatever you want to call him — down the stretch, give him the ball and let him make plays,“ Malone said. „He wants it. He has the confidence and he’s been delivering, which is the best thing about it.“

20/13/10 – osmi u sezoni.

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