The Denver Nuggets are preparing to defend their title and all eyes are once again on Nikola Jokic to see if he can take another step up among the NBA greats by winning another championship. His team has two more preseason games before the regular season begins, and the Nuggets will face the LA Clippers in both contests.
In all three seasons for the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic has impressed. With the season starting in a few days, it is unlikely that a team’s best player will appear in all their tune-up matches.
The Nuggets’ most recent game was against the Chicago Bulls and they won 116-102. The Serbian center managed to play 23 minutes and chipped in with 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists.
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In three preseason games, the Nuggets won twice and lost once (in their first meeting on October 12) to the Chicago Bulls.
Don’t be surprised if the Denver Nuggets rest Jokic for the first time this preseason, given the gap between the regular season and the upcoming contest.
Nikola Jokic reacts to viral videos in offseason
After winning the 2023 NBA Championship, Nikola Jokic decided to take the summer off and be happy. He skipped the 2023 FIBA World Cup as the Serbian team failed to win the tournament, finishing second behind Germany.
As Jokic enjoyed his summer, his videos of partying and horse racing made NBA headlines. While some were happy to see the former league MVP’s best time, Jokic wasn’t happy that the videos were leaked.
„People are bored. As well [me], they live a boring life, so they want people to register a little more. You shouldn’t see [all] Jokic said in a report by Sports Illustrated.
Nikola Jokic averaged 30.0 points, 13.5 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks during the 2023 playoffs as his team won the coveted NBA title. The Denver Nuggets open their title defense on Oct. 24 on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers.