Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder
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I f Nikola Jokic's "worst" performance is a 20-point, 6-rebound performance to take a 2-1 series lead, then the Denver Nuggets are in great shape. Jokic was very critical of his p
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BasketballNetwork.net on MSN"I think he's wearing down"- Charles Barkley says Denver's short rotation is affecting Jokic's performanceNikola has shot just 33.3 percent from the field and 18.2 percent from three-point range in his last three games played.
Speaking on "Inside the NBA" on Sunday night, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley spoke about Jokic's sagging performance--and blamed the Nuggets for using a short rotation and having no true backup big man.
It started innocuously. Murray missed an open catch-and-shoot 3 when the Thunder doubled Jokic in the post. Porter pulled up in space when OKC didn’t pick him up during a transition push, but his shot fell short of the rim. Gordon missed a drive-and-kick jumper from the corner, where he’s been lights out. The offense was generating good looks.
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The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder couldn’t wake up their offense with an early tip for Game 4 on Sunday.
The Denver Nuggets host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, May 11 in Game 4 of their second round NBA Playoffs series.