Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets
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Memphis Grizzlies youngster GG Jackson has explained why he and the team call Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, and other stars like them, 'pigeons'.
As he looks to earn his fourth MVP award, Jokic has averaged 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. Jokic stands at top three in the league in each of those statistical categories.
When the Nuggets lose like this, they marvel at Nikola Jokic, explain they are frustrated and then nothing changes.
Nikola Jokic is one of the most talented basketball players of all-time. He's also been known to go to great lengths to try and get a call. During Game 5 against the Oklahoma City Thunder he got tangled up with Jaylin Williams during the third quarter and then dragged him across the court trying to draw a foul.
Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in Game 5 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. This Western Conference semifinal matchup is all tied up at two games apiece after OKC's 92-87 win Sunday in Denver.