The main MVP candidate Nikola Jokic he managed to lead his own Denver Nuggets in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, where he will meet the “surprise” Phoenix. The Serbian kept expectations, playing an excellent series and eliminating Portland in six races; in particular, in the last meeting, he joined the scoresheet with ben 36 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
Interviewed on the pitch after the win, Nikola Jokic was asked what was the key to being able to beat a solid team like the Trail Blazers:
“I think we have been very good on a defensive level. No matter how good the defensive system is or how good the opponents are at attacking, I believe that if you stop them from scoring in the most important moments of the game, you have defended well. We took some decisive offensive rebounds and Aaron Gordon scored an important triple from the corner, it was a collective effort. “
The next and final question asked of the Joker, instead, concerned how the team performed, without an important piece of the roster like Jamal Murray.
“Nobody can take away our desire to fight, we will do it every time. We never give up, giving up is not part of our vocabulary. And we will do everything to be able to prove that we deserve the position we are in. “
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