Amid the Nuggets' 18th win of the season, Nikola Jokic became the first player to record at least those numbers since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968.
As Nikola Jokic etched his name alongside Wilt Chamberlain, no one with the Nuggets seemed to have any idea what type of rare air he was occupying.
Then again, since arriving in Denver this summer via trade, Caldwell-Pope said Jokic has surprised him on a nightly basis. As dumbfounding as what he did to Charlotte was, it was indicative of a deeper story. Sunday’s win was both a testament to the improved defensive effort and another ugly indictment on Denver’s bench.
And instead of getting bludgeoned on second-chance opportunities, like what had happened against the Lakers in Friday’s debacle, Jokic mopped up all the misses. He had 27 boards, as the rest of his teammates secured 28.Not only does his rebounding seal defensive possessions, his willingness to kick ahead often creates transition chances. On Sunday, Denver logged 20 fastbreak points, including a handful of highlight-reel jams.
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