about 2 months ago

Nikola Jokic Explains His Decision to Confront Jaden McDaniels After Last-Second Shot

\Jokic doesn't regret charging McDaniels after he broke an unwritten NBA rule by taking an uncontested last-second shot. "Because he scored and everybody stopped playing," Jokic said, explaining why he confronted McDaniels. The Joker wanted to know why he did what he did, especially when the Nuggets had clearly stopped competing and couldn't defend that final shot attempt.

By Pranay Mukherjee

Other articles from NBA

about 2 months ago

Charles Barkley: I Would've Put a Hit on Jaden McDaniels for Scoring in Garbage Time

Barkley reacted to McDaniels scoring a garbage-time layup that sparked a Jokic brawl as Minnesota took a 3-1 lead. "Imma put a hit on him...If a team is up 20 and a guy shoots a 3, imma give $500 to somebody to knock the hell out of him. I've done that before. In proud of it too," Barkley said.

By Adit Pujari

Sunday's NBA Playoff Slate Features Four Games With Elimination and Comeback on the Line

about 2 months ago

Sunday's NBA Playoff Slate Features Four Games With Elimination and Comeback on the Line

Sunday's playoff card features four pivotal games. Cleveland visits Toronto at 1 p.m. ET with the Cavaliers leading 2-1. Spurs, up 2-1, can push to 3-1 at Portland at 3:30. Boston looks to take firm control at Philadelphia at 7, leading 2-1. Lakers can close out Houston at 9:30, up 3-0 and one win from the second round.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Blasts LeBron James Haters

"If you're hating on this player, something is wrong with you," Arenas said of LeBron as the 41-year-old lead the Lakers to a 3-0 series lead without Doncic and Reaves. "These are the one, two, three, four, five best players of all time...We talk about number two as if he's one of the worst players that ever lived."

By Adit Pujari

Anthony Edwards Suffers Bone Bruise and Hyperextension in Left Knee

about 2 months ago

Anthony Edwards Suffers Bone Bruise and Hyperextension in Left Knee

Edwards sustained a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee and is expected to miss multiple weeks, per Shams Charania. Sources confirmed he avoided ligament damage. The Timberwolves lead the Nuggets 3-1 heading into Game 5. Edwards is averaging 18.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game while shooting 35.8% from the field.

By Adit Pujari

Someone Stole Nikola Jokic's Underwear After the Nuggets Game 4 Loss

about 2 months ago

Someone Stole Nikola Jokic's Underwear After the Nuggets Game 4 Loss

After being ejected for charging at Jaden McDaniels in the closing seconds of the Nuggets' 112-96 Game 4 loss, Jokic discovered someone had stolen his underwear while he showered postgame. "Someone stole my underwear," he announced in the locker room, per Jason Quick, who described him as "part alarmed, part panicked, part irritated...you've-gotta-be-kidding-me disbelief."

By Adit Pujari

Never miss an update! Download our app now.