Nikola Jokic on what he Considers a “Good Game” + Reaction to Jamal Murray NOT Making All-Star

Nikola Jokic on what he Considers a “Good Game” + Reaction to Jamal Murray NOT Making All-Star

There were a few times where you were looking to make the longer Outlet pass especially early in this game it seemed like is there anything that you sort of noticed in terms of what the defense is doing is that just like everything else where you trying to read it or or is

There a conscious effort early in a game to try and make that every single time I rebound the ball I like to I like to best the eest basket on the planet 100% where have you seen Aaron improve the most over your time playing with them uh reading the game probably

Nowhere to be uh learning how to play on position Five it Jamal had a rough uh shooting night tonight it’s it’s rare for him to get up that many shots so just what what are some of the are there any conversations during the game in terms of like hey just keep playing the way you’re playing

Know I didn’t know because I think he always had open look and if he has open he needs to shoot it even if he’s like 3 for 15 what you what you think of uh Pon wat in the fourth quarter there he SE a spark you guys with those three-pointers

Yes he had a he had a really good stretch he had a layup the mid-range at three he was he was a really good uh not just not just offensively defensely too um he was a he was a really good uh he he was a really good in for he was an X

Factor for us for sure Aaron said the other night uh you need your rest too I I know that you don’t like to have games off whether even if it’s you know an injury type of thing but can you sort of feel the extra rest of a game off

Helping you early in a game like this maybe not early maybe in long term probably I think a smart thing to do um you know I think it just can it can help a play you uh had another volleyball tip pass just curious what do you see on

Those and just just trying to get to them as quick as possible right there yeah you just I saw the guy and just pass him as right as fast as possible POS scoot Henderson at 30 Off the Bench what was your impression of him he was

Good he was good he was aggressive he was attacking the paint he was uh uh shooting the he shot the ball really well too so he he had a really good game uh we need to do a better job just uh give him maybe different looks maybe

Different players on him you know just it seems like um sometimes he just go by us easily uh and we cannot let we cannot uh let that happen how much of an emphasis for you tonight was rebounding I know you came down with a lot of them just uh was was it

Something in the game plan that you noticed or you just happen to be like that like night coach M called you an underrated Defender where do you think your defensive game has grown the most in last couple years I think I’m average you know not really bad not great I

Think right in the middle I think it’s a you know I’m trying to be better I think it can to help not just uh not just I’m going to see like reading the game too you know I think that can help me too you know big the level depends who is guarding me

Reading the defense reading the offense you know just knowwhere to be not just physically playing defense one-onone I think you can help me I can uh help myself and team just by reading defense or offense too what like separates a good game from a bad game for you when you’re playing

Up at the level like where where do you feel like all right I’m having a good game doing this or maybe not doing as well at uh it depends who is a ball hander who is who is a big man who is a i they have

A great Shooters it’s just you know it’s a it’s I cannot say this this is is a good game this just depends if they have really good ball handle like Simmons who can shoot really pull up shots and uh he’s really good at that I need to be up in a level and

Don’t let him do that I think uh just because that that can uh it’s a easy it’s a basically training shot for him workout shot and you know some some players don’t have that in their package and you just need to like read the game read the player or read whatever you

Know the momentum whatever where he is on the floor or whatever you guys are uh 50 games in now you guys have the same record as you did last year just uh how do you how do you feel not not necessarily in comparison to last year just where do you feel like

You guys have progressed the most throughout the season uh I I like that the that we are still playing with the same effort I like that it’s not like we want to now we’re going to go easy I like that that we still want to compete and we still want

To be better um where we at the best I know but I’m going to say may in that you know just willing to still fight and still don’t give up and still fighting for games you know do you have any reaction to Jamal not being an

All-Star I mean uh every year so I mean seems like he’s he he needs to be or he like I feel me feel that he’s supposed to be but maybe that’s just us you know you thank you ni thanks

Nikola Jokic Post Game Press Conference after Nikola Jokic and Denver Nuggets win 120-108 over Portland Trail Blazers. In a compelling post-game press conference following the Denver Nuggets’ 120-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, Nikola Jokic shared his insights on the game’s dynamics and teammate performances. He discussed the strategic outlet passes made during the game, acknowledging a deliberate effort to capitalize on the easiest scoring opportunities presented by the defense. Jokic also highlighted Aaron Gordon’s growth and the team’s adaptation to Jamal Murray’s rare off-shooting night, stressing the importance of continuing to shoot confidently. Addressing his personal performance, Jokic touched upon the significance of rest for long-term performance and his approach to defense, underscoring his commitment to improving his game. Additionally, he candidly reacted to Jamal Murray not being selected as an All-Star, expressing a sentiment that Murray deserves recognition, reflecting a sense of team solidarity and individual accountability.

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