Nikola Jokić Drops TRIPLE-DOUBLE In Nuggets Game 3 W! | April 21, 2023

Murray, shaking free, flicking out. Jokic on the move into Gobert, and Jokic plops it in softly. To Michael Malone, worried about his future, and instead he has worked his way back into this position as Jokic gets deep and finishes. And Murray has certainly looked like the best version of himself to start these players. Once again, no. Gobert trying to bat it alive. Jokic would have none of it. Great flick ahead, and Caldwell-Pope surges in for two. Whether that's been in pick and roll and diving to the basket, there with the cut off the dribble penetration. Eight points, four rebounds in this opening quarter for Gobert. Jokic connects on a three. Here's Murray, circling around, guarded by Anderson, floats to green. Green attacks. Jokic there for the follow, and Nikoli Jokic with 11 points in this opening quarter. This is second turnover for Minnesota. Here's Jokic, had 11 in the first, sets up Caldwell-Pope, who knocks down the jumper. Of course, Jadon's absence is self-inflicted after punching that wall. Jokic, great touch feed to green for the flush. Coverage on these Jokic pick and rolls here. He's able to get behind Towns, and this is why you don't want to be up against Murray. Jokic as a playmaker, catching it. Edwards spins free. Edwards can't finish it. Jokic off the rebound, pushing pace for Denver. Caldwell-Pope connects. He can knock down shots in the half court. That's an added bonus. Murray out to Jokic, wide open. He got it on a three. Nikoli Jokic. Jokic has always had strong clutch time stats in the regular season as well. Here he goes to work on Gobert. Great decision. Fines Gordon for the easy finish. Never fights the game. So here he's got one-on-one coverage. Spins to score. The second help defender comes. Lob inside. Murray surrounded, wants help. Gets it in Jokic. Jokic spins and gets the roll. Here's Jokic. Spinning, tossing and finishing. Here's the footwork for Nikoli Jokic. Iso'd against Gobert. The reverse pivot. Ryan Rucco, JJ Redick, George Sedano with you. Our entire NBA on ESPN crew appreciate you hanging out with us. Been a fun game three in Minnesota. Denver 2-0 series lead. The lob to Gordon from Jokic. And Aaron Gordon soaring for the flush. Excellent drop there from Denver. You put the Timberwolves in a difficult position there. They didn't want to... Murray's made a couple of pesky defensive plays in this fourth. Here's Murray behind the back. Jokic, too pretty. Gordon wisely peels back. Jokic to the corner. Porter Jr. will take. You bet.