Nikola Djokic made a bad attempt with a game-winning shot, but that’s because he didn’t understand what his teammates were saying.
Nicola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets were unable to overcome the LA Clippers. When playing Game 2 at home, the Nuggets were unable to recreate the magic of Game 1 victory.
Perhaps Jokic’s clash with Clippers assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy motivated them to win on the road.
Russell Westbrook was the Nuggets’ final game hero, with many fans praising his last minute hero. However, Jalen Rose was still critical of Westbrook after his performance.
But tonight, Nikola Jokic attempted to play the role of hero for the Nugget. However, that didn’t work as the Nuggets missed out on the game winners of the two attempts.
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After the game, Nikola Djokic explained why he took a wise last-minute shot against the Clippers.
He pointed out that it was a misunderstanding between him and Jamal Murray. Jokic misinterpreted the signing from Murray as instructions to film.
“Jamal was like, “raising your arms) and ‘shooting,’ but he was like, ‘sitting, calming,’ which was a misunderstanding. ”
Jokic attempted to be considered a Hail Mary 3-pointer after the Clippers led with a few seconds remaining.
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With the first two games completed at home, Nuggets travels to Los Angeles to play the Clippers. These will be the first playoff games ever played in the brand new Intuit Dome.
The environment is noisy, but nuggets cannot let it reach them. They have to win the Clippers, especially as they lost one game at home.
Nuggets have been very good in the last two games. Unfortunately, it’s a shame that the Clippers are better despite their 1-1 record.
Nicola Djokic has done Hercules before him and must lead the Nuggets as a superstar who plays at the highest level.