Jokic brought down Boston, which was undefeated at home.
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The Denver Nuggets beat the Boston Celtics 102-100 in the 2023-2024 NBA regular season at Boston TD Garden on the 20th (Korea time).
Denver is the defending champion. He has displayed stable performance this season as well, staying in the top ranks of the Western Conference. However, there was no guarantee of victory on the day. The opponent team was Boston, which won first place in the Eastern Conference. In addition, the Boston Red Sox was showing off its strongest performance by winning 20 consecutive home games.
However, there was Nikola Jokic in Denver. Jokic played 38 minutes and 15 seconds on the day, recording 34 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists, equivalent to a triple double. He showed off his unwavering presence despite the sudden tragedy of one of his teachers, Dejan Milojevic.
Jokic's show time began in the first quarter. He played full time in the first quarter, posting 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Jokic, who accumulated four points in the second quarter, attacked both inside and outside, and bombed 11 points, two rebounds, and four assists in the third quarter.
Okichi's overwhelming performance also spread a smile around the mouth of director Mike Malone.
"I'm so proud of Nikola Jokic's play," Marlon said in an interview after the match. "I'm so proud of him. Jokic let go of his loved ones. But he showed the best play and honored his mentor and coach. I could see why he is the best player in the world."
Boston's main big man Kristaps Porzingis, who faced Jokic, was also tongue-in-cheek.
Porzingis said, "It's not easy to slow down Nikola Jokic. I mean it. Jokic has many players in check. But he always fills the record sheet. That's how great a player he is."
"He is not a fast player. However, he has excellent pure basketball talent. Jokic is a basketball master," he added.
Driven by Jokic's stellar performance, Denver narrowed its gap versus top-ranked Minnesota Timberwolves to two games. Attention is focusing on whether Denver, led by the Washington Wizards, will be able to continue its winning streak in the Eastern expedition by beating Washington D.C.
