JOKIĆ SELF-CRITICAL: I was the worst player on the court, but we won and that’s the most important thing!

The Denver Nuggets achieved a golden victory against Oklahoma after overtime and now lead the series 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals.

Nikola Jokić was not himself, especially when it came to shooting. He made only 8 out of 25 attempts, finishing the game with 20 points, 16 rebounds, six assists, but also as many as seven turnovers. He shot 0 for 10 from three-point range.

“I was the worst player on the court, but we won the game. That’s the most important thing!” Jokić said about his team’s big victory.

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The Serb admitted that nothing went as he planned.

“I was frustrated. Several balls went out of the basket, several times I was completely open. It happens, I tried to be useful to the team in other ways.”

When asked what bothered him about the Thunder’s defense, the three-time NBA MVP did not have a precise answer.

“Their hands are always on my body. They are constantly in contact, doubling me, blocking the passing lane. It’s clear that they are doing something well, and I have to figure out what it is and find a solution.”

Denver could have won in regulation, but Jokić missed a corner three-pointer. However, in overtime, the Nuggets shined.

“It was a real team game. Aaron Gordon hit an important shot, Murray was great the whole game, Porter made a three-pointer. However, I think the key to success was defense,” concluded the guy from Sombor.

JOKIĆ SELF-CRITICAL: I was the worst player on the court, but we won and that’s the most important thing!

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