You may have noticed that Nikola Jokić looked particularly aggressive against the Toronto Raptors. Canada’s team went small with their starting lineup, opting not to blitz the big fella with a flurry of double teams until the second half. Jokić…
Nikola Jokic reportedly dismissed the idea that size advantages exist in modern NBA basketball, despite delivering an aggressive, dominant performance against the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors utilized a small starting lineup and chose not to blitz the three-time MVP with double teams until the second half.
DNVR Sports notes that Jokic posted 13 points, five rebounds, and five assists within his first 12 minutes of play. While observers attributed his rim attacks to Toronto's small lineup, the writer points out that Jokic denies making premeditated tactical adjustments.
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