NBA: Nuggets Defeat Timberwolves 112-97 - Joker Shows Why He’s a 3x MVP
DENVER - It was a special night for Nikola Jokić. Not only did he receive his 3rd MVP trophy, but he also delivered a pivotal 40-point performance to take the series lead 3-2 over the Minnesota Timberwolves. If you're wondering how Rudy Gobert, NBA Defensive Player of the Year, just allowed 40 points, we are too. Gobert's frustration was noticable as he can be seen struggling to guard Jokić in the paint face-palming after Jokić euro-stepped all over him. Gobert did everything he could, Joker was simply unstoppable, securing the win for the Nuggets with a final score of 112-97.
Let’s keep it a hundred. You can’t stop Jokić, many try but the 6’11 and 284 pound big man will make a way even it’s against the best defense in the league. Despite it being a challenge to defend Jokić, the Timberwolves appeared to have figured him out earlier in the series. But it was clear they hadn't, as Jokić demonstrated why he has won the MVP three times. He's virtually unstoppable. Check out these trending tweets to see how the MVP star bulldozed his way through the number one defense in the league.
