Is there anything the Timberwolves can do to stop Nikola Jokic? | ALL NBA Podcast
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- Nikola Jokic scored 40 points as the Nuggets defeated the Wolves 112-97 to take a 3-2 series lead. Additionally, Brunson scored 44 points to help the Knicks beat the Pacers 121-91, bringing them within one win of the conference finals. Can the Boston Celtics finish in 5? We also preview the upcoming series between the Dallas Mavericks and the OKC Thunder.
Join Tim Legler and Adam Mares for today's ALL NBA Podcast!
00:00 - Intro
03:25 - Jokic MVP game
16:50 - Anthony Edwards development
20:34 - Naz Reid notes
35:22 - Knicks-Pacers Game 5 Notes
45:16 - Adam's Guy, Isaiah Hartenstein
50:08 - Looking at the lines
55:33 - Superchats
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Jokic: "Just when you think you have the answer, I change the question."🤣
this morning, Legler's wife "want a quickie?" ...Legs "No thanks. I want to watch Jokic again."
Jokic is a legend already
An absolute masterpiece from jokic. This man is amazing.
Tim is one of the best nba tv presenters who appreciate quality wherever it comes from !! huge respect to him !! cheers..
Dont forget his great analyst work during game two. Hoping he becomes regular.
I think Jokic was genuinely hurt by Shaq's disrespect during the MVP presentation. It seems like he really liked Shaq in their previous interactions and wasn't expecting that from him in that moment.
Lot of people saying he's a robot and doesnt care- but I agree with you. Ive watched MANY Jokic games, and he played with an anger he doesnt often show.
So yall don’t believe joker when he says he doesn’t care about mvp? He’s not pressed by shaq
@@calebwilson3892 I think it bothers Jokic that Shaq, a guy he obviously respects and previously seemed to have a good relationship with, chose to disrespect him so blatantly in that particular moment
@@Cajanek026 Yeah its indefensivebly aggressive and disrespectful- Jokic handled it with class in the moment, but no way that didnt affect him.
I think a lot of basketball fans felt that way about shaq. It was just a classless terrible moment for an nba legend. Very sad very bad.
I have a sense that for Jokic this was personal. Not against Rudy, who he pulverized last night, it was Shaq. How petty do you have to be to say what he said while announcing MVP. And that log thinks he played the same sport as Jokic.
I think Jokic is much more motivated by his team and contending for a title than what Shaq says or thinks. Shaq's comments might be a factor, but I would be surprised if that motivated him more than what his team needed from him.
He is not worried about shaq. He trying to win a chip. Hes not pressed at all over Shaq he only wants to win.
He’s not worried about shaq lmao he does not care
Think it was probably due to heightened emotions of receiving the MVP award that evening
Pulverized his buns
Jokic at this rate best center lol his footwork etc dude could play in any time period
He's nearing that top 5 for bigger 7 footers
I still got
Robinson
Shaq
Hakeem
Moses
And maybe a Prime Ewing
He's better than Wilt, Maybe even Russell, and Kareem.
Jokic's like Hakeem/Abdul, Larry/Dirk, Magic/Steve😉⛹️♂️⛹️♀️⛹️♂️🤗
@@JimBrave-ri1oc Prime Kareem is better than anyone on your list, defensively, offensively, the only exception is prime Hakeem (defensively). Wilt has to be on anyone's list for top 5 NBA centers. Joker's only deficiency when compared to the best centers is his defense.
@@gerrythorington7332 Hakeem has better Playoff Stats when it matters most and got that back to back against the Best Post Play ever and also Guards. Robinson, Ewing, Shaq, Mourning, Daugherty, Malone, Kemp, Barkley, Also did Beat Kareem in 86 when Karem was still somewhat in his prime at 27 ppg.
Legs you the greatest analysts of all time
This nuggets team is my favorite team ever, any sport. Im not even a nuggets fan but i love these guys. Jokic of course, but also Murray/Gordon/MPJ. They fit together so well & the chemistry is unreal. They remind me a bit of the 2013/2014 Spurs teams
I like how they aren't arrogant and they don't complain that much at all. Also I like how they have a True 90's Style PF. Murray is deceptively Athletic. PG's like that are Very Valuable. KJ, Penny, Frazier
As a former Spurs fan I say former because I was a fan from 1997 all the way until my favorite player of all time Manu Ginobili retired in 2018 and so I was there and watching I was watching as they were one of their titles yeah I agree with you know I've been a fan for about two and a half years now now I used to live in Colorado years ago many years ago but as far as them being my favorite team that would be yes the last two and a half years for sure because they do remind me of those Spurs and I love their culture they're very family-oriented and they don't get too high on themselves they really don't they leave their egos at the door
Nuggets are indeed very much like the Duncan Ginobili Parker Spurs, down to the unselfish multi time MVP. Jokic is the Tim Duncan of this era and he has the chance to surpass Duncan if he can get a few more rings.
Michael Malone has proven this series that he’s not only good at the emotional side of the job, but that he is fully capable of the X’s and O’s as well. He outcoached and his team has been outclassing an extremely formidable opponent the last three games.
I agree. I think having 4 days off was pretty big, but they made multiple adjustments that neutralized alot of what the wolves were doing defensively. I still think the wolves could have taken one of the last two with some better production from their bench but it's been a fun series.
Jokic is as dominant in the post and unequivocally the better at mid range and 3pt, as well as the ft line than Shaq. Jokic is clearly a better all round basketball player.AND newly elected President of “The Big man alliance “
about 5th or 6th in post up inside. Still ranks high. top two or three for mid range and best long range shooter and passer
As a 13 year old boy, I went to Yahoo Answers and asked “Who is Tim Legler on ESPN?”
Fast forward, he’s been one of my favorite NBA analysts in my adult years lol
He is brilliant, just a sound basketball man
What are you 14 now?
@@houstoncolorado lol try 30
@@mahvzillayou should have said 13 and a half. 😂 Yeah Legs, Lowe Post Podcast, Reddick, Podcast P and at time's Hoop Collective are all the best NBA content. Lowe has become my overall favorite because of his analytical and solid basketball IQ as well. He's soo much better in his Podcast than what he ever was on ESPN.. it's honestly ashame to realize how much they were truly holding him back.. Sickening.. because he should have had the freedom and been running that show by himself. He's that good as an analyst. Similar to Legs, but goes a little deeper with statistics. Great show.
PEople need to also recognize and understand that Jokic is doing this without an all-star on his team. In fact, no one on the entire Nugget roster has EVER made an all-star team, not even a reserve, 'cept JOKIC!!! THAT IS AMAZING. Jokic is making early case for G.O.A.T.
Id like to nominate Jokic’s first quarter vs Lakers in game 1 of last years WCF as his greatest ever quarter
This came to my mind as well
Since the Joker started to pass like crazy to kenneth Faried I became a fan !! And then came the bubble and Jamal did those incredible games against the Jazz, those amazing 360 layups, and his swagger. And it’s so satisfying to cheer for them this last years ! The first CHIP made celebrate like an animal, and I Know they Will repeat ! This comeback remind me of the 93 Bulls, even if it’s not exactly the same, but they are playing like a team that has the pedigree of a dinasty ! They just need to stay healthy. Oh, and they developed their rookies and bench, such as CB, Watson and Holiday !! Go Nuggets !!!
Nikolareem Abdul-Jokic
This show is great. It deserves millions of subscribers. Much respect! Love Jokić!
As a Nuggets fan I'd like to thank Shaq: we wouldn't still be here if you didn't wake the beast.
Jokic don’t care. He plays basketball on the way he had learned it. You can see that he has trained all the moves for a guard, forward and center. He is perfect in the way he excecuted all his fundamentals. And above this all, he is a realy teamplayer. He gives every player the chance to be in the game, therefore they become better players. And he goes for the maximum teameffort. That’s what a MPV has to be. It is nice to watch him, and see his moves.. sometimes I still can’t believe what I see.
I notice he mainly passes for dunks and layups in stride and not to the 3 point line 60% shot vs 30% shot and makes them pay for doubling. That is why the Nuggets win. They play like a 90's team.
Euro Masterclass-
Jokic & Luka
Game 2 was the best thing ever to happen to the Nuggets. They needed a wake up call. They rose to the occasion in games 3-5. After game 2, I said “Nuggets in 6”! I hope I’m right.
Remember Tim Duncan? He was always wanting to share the full game with his teammates. He set the example for playing Team Ball with all his teammates. Same situation with Jokic. They found out how much fun it is to play full court with full effort from everyone. It's a lot more fun to play team ball when a guy like Jokic can do it all. Murray gets confident and decisive and both Jokic and Murray drawing doubles and willingness to dish to anyone open at any stage ... Or shoot it themselves. Defenders can't sag double. But play in their grill, and you are already set up to fail, unable to to help where the pass went. Sag and they drain a shot.
It's a great comparison but Jokic is a better passer and maybe a better rebounder. He runs the offense better. Tim was a better scorer because he could hit a 5-15 foot jump shot any time with incredible repetition. I think Joker's better near the rim and from 3, but Tim had one of the best midrange games ever.
Adam almost crying with joy.
The context of Jokić's 3rd quarter needs underlining. The game was at 55-53 to the Wolves, in the pivotal game 5 which tends to determine the winner of the series. The Nuggets then went on a 35-19 run which basically won them the game. So Jokić took over and controlled the key portion of the key game and maybe won the series against the team many saw as legit championship contenders. This was epic in the moment when it mattered most.
I think yesterday mattered even more
Let’s go nuggets! Great episode, per usual 🎉
Ai took 35 playoff shots 3 times, shot 50% in one
The only thing I find crazy as a denver fan ls how Murray gets critized like he's a trash player even by other nuggets fans. If he doesn't go for 25+ points at around 60+% shooting people think he had a bad game
NOT only do not have a second all-star, but no one else on the roster has ever made an all-nba/all-def team in their careers. I can't imagine that has ever been done before. Reminiscent of Olajuwon back to back in mid '90s but more dominant offensively.
deandre? but he's not in the rotation
Jokic is being spoken about the way we spoke about Bron in the playoffs.
Just pencil him in.
How many times was prime Lebron down against a team you thought he was slightly favoured against and then he just comes out with monster performances.
Lebron with ten all stars squat on his team.?
@@allowedme2014-2018 bron in his 2nd stint in Cleveland was the best playoff performer since MJ. Now jokic is that guy
@@allowedme Jamal would be a 7 time all star in the East.
Aaron Gordon would have made one too in Brons era.
You wanna act like Jamal ain’t him???
What happened to the nuggets when Jamal was out injured??
Ya no team is gonna without their 2nd best player, no matter who you are. The point here is that Lebron had a more stacked team.
@@TheDiegoo17Jamal has been very bad for his playoff standards this year. Last year he had multiple 40 bombs and even a 50 of im not mistaken. This year i dunno if hes has a 30 point game. Or if he shot above 50%
The game winners are very pivotal but those game winners wouldn't be necessary if he shot better than 3/16
😂 I like the pics on the Joker and Gobert bodies. Now you guy's need Chuck to narrate for you. "When a guy is bangin you." Lmao
After the second lost in Minnesota on Friday before game three I bet the Nuggets to win the championship at +1600
Has there ever been a better non-American player than Jokic? The only person I can see is Olajuwon.
Only one close I can think of are arvetus sabonis or maybe Oscar smidt. But they def didn’t have the nba resume tho
No way!
Dirk
@@allowedme who tho?
@@lrod2004 Dirk too
Also, guys like JOKIC are the definition of a max player. These washed players and glorified role players thinking they deserve a max is hilarious. The league needs to get more script with who is worth the $$$ because when you need them, they dissappear
Legs really sitting on the fence with his opinion of Halliburton 😂
Goat
Jokic answered shaq by playing his JOKIC ERA basketball perfection!
People are wrong when they question Jokers athleticism - while he is not the strongest nore fastest nore very explosive - the guy has stamina man... Green was talking bout it one time they played the warriors - the joker runs the floor up n down and does not stop... And thats athleticism as well - not a sprint but a marathon...
His exceptional greatness is really on display now for everybody to see... And shaq who said he thought shai should have been mvp - that statement cound not have aged worse...
Media is so fickle man. They were just saying he got outplayed.
This series reminds the 94 Rockets Suns series. Similar to Joker, Olajuwon was amazin back then.
it's the 95 WCF it is like Rockets suns but maybe more like Spurs vs Rockets from 95 Robinson would be their Edwards though.
Jokic is getting into that best Class ever for 7 footers like Robinson, Hakeem, Shaq, Moses and Ewing.
@@JimBrave-ri1oc identically both 94 and 95 the Rockets came back from 3-1
Prime Murray in those D. Mitch matchups was next level. Sucks he can't be that. Imagine what they'd be like.. Or if they had Spida, or Curry. Lol
People wonder what Arvydas Sabonis would’ve done, this might be the answer but then again, I still think he’s more of a 2000s version of Larry Bird
Let's go Nuggets🎉🎉🎉
Such a weird series. Never thought any team could beat the Nuggets twice in a row in Denver, and if the Nuggets can close Thursday which I think they will they will have beaten the Wolves 4 times in a row, something I didn't think any team could do. Odd stuff.
The Raptors did this 4 times in the ECF vs Bucks on their way to win the chip. The entire U.S media wrote them off after they lost both gms in Milwaukee. Giannis was the MVP that year & Bucks were favoured to come out of the East.
@@mollyweir9350 Hello. The Nuggets lost the first two games at home. Did I mention hello? The Toronto thing isn't even close to an analogy.
This has been a weird series, not many like it. 0-2 hole at home to come back would be crazy. A similar series to this was the 2017 Celtics-Bulls series. Bulls gave Celts a scare but, Boston won the next 4 after the 0-2 hole. That was a tough Bulls team.
Perkins was right, Jokic is just stat padder 😂
My Middle School Basketball Coach Played a 3 Point Shoot Out vs Tim Legler at Reunion Arena before a Game once. I was at the Game and Saw My Coach there. At Half Time he got a City Wide Trophy From Tim Legler for 3 on 3 Hoop it up and winning the City 3 point shootout. Tim Legler Is That Dude
Coach Kessler
“Marshmallow” 😂😂😂
Sounds ridiculous but the historic stat line Jokic put up yesterday does not really serve a justice to what we watched. I am still in awe and so happy that I might have witnessed the greatest individual playoff performance ever.
Minnesota should bring back the blitzkrieg defense we saw in game 2. It's their best defensive identity (for this matchup). Jokic has figured out how to score on Gobert. Having Naz at the 5 allows the wolves to scramble better after doubling/blitzing/denying the ball
Where u at shaq.…😂 👀🃏🏆🏆🏆mv3💯
If Nuggets manage close out MIN (job not done), then Jokic is about to go on a GOAT making run. Non of these teams left (not counting CAVs, looks like they are about to tank game 5)=PAC/NYK/BOS/OKC/DAL have a defender to put on him, don't have secondary defender to double team, not even talking tertiary defender for the rotation. Also nobody that will make him work on the other end OR pick up 1 rebound over him...dude is about to average 40-20 on 60% FG, in con-finals and finals...they might just abolish NBA after this season, give it a break for 5 years or pay him to retire early
I agree no one is going to stop him but with Porzingis and Horford the Celtics do have multiple bigs that can at least put up some resistance. He'll still drop 30 but they''ll make him work a little. Re the Cavs Jokic has eaten up that front line regularly.
When OG was in Toronto under NN he guarded him well along with help defense. He git up in his grill & made it difficult while Fred & Scottie was a help side defender. Scottie coming out party as a rookie was on that west coast trip in Denver. He had almost a triple double & played well against Joker. Nick Nurse as much as some NBA fans is a great tactician coach.
Games 1 & 2 threatened to teach Denver the lesson about needlessly extending series and health risks. Denver and even Jokic are NOT shooting well enough to win the chip if Murray or AG goes down
The media was just saying this about Jokic in game 2.
Haliburton just overthinks things too much, I get that he may not have that crazy explosive first step, but a lot of times he actually has a lane but he’s too focused on playmaking, so he pulls the ball back out. If I’m Rick Carlisle, I’m telling him to shoot every time, then once you have the defense rushing out to you, you can find great shots for others. Also, Tyrese, bulk up a little. That’ll help you establish position on drives.
Your #1 option needs to compete on both sides of the ball. Haliburton doesn't do that & he currently doesn't have a "killer instinct". Last night in a must win game he was a no show. On another note, Rick, his coaching staff or Hali does not know how to use Siakam. He is not a perimeter ( standing on the 3 pt line player). Also, at 30 yrs old he is not the defender he once was & therefore should not be tasked to man the paint while closing out to shooters.
Denver is very fortunate because they are going to walk into the Finals healthy and confident. If OKC wins it will be a cake walk where it will be an easy sweep unless they have a game where they just shoot over 50% from 3. Dallas was the only real threat (because Luka is basically the scoring version of Jokic), but with Luka injured and unable to shoot from the outside, Dallas has no chance. Lively and Gafford could make it a little tough on the boards and if Washington stays hot he could give them a lift, but they lack the scoring to stay with Denver. On the bright side, the 3 headed monster of mid-sized athletic small forwards could all play, but with no shooting ability there's not much they can do either. Kyrie could score 30 a night, but they'll still lose unless magically Luka starts putting up 35-45 again. So it's a walk to the Celtics who may or may not have a healthy and ready Porzingas and it could be a short series.
18:01 jokic is a lot taller then ant obviously it’s easier to pass out of double teams because of that and it’s easy for him to get in the paint because he’s huge and arguably the strongest player in the nba when he wants to be, so he can just backdown his man and just make the right reads. Ant can’t really impact like that. Ant is gonna have to play off ball a lot more against this team to make a better impact
gg legs
Mr. Jokic, what do you do for living?
I humiliate!
Have the Timberwolves at least tried a Zone defence??? The Heat stole a game against Denver last season playing Zone D.
Tim lookin crazy tryin to describe the outcome of knicks/pacers after telling monica he would be talkin about siakam this mornin. Smh
I really think Tyrese and the pacers got cocky after game 4 and came out super flat in the pivotal game 5. They aren’t mature enough to compete at a championship level.
"Shai, Luka who?" - Jokic presumably.
I really hope Luka rises to the occasion tonight so we can have a Luka joker showdown. Denver is a much better matchup for Luka than OKC
If Luka was 6'10, he'd be Jokic. 😂
Luka moves way more.
Y’all should call this what it is, the “Draft Kings” podcast network.
Found the TWolves fans
No
He just showed no player comes close to him. Makes others like Murray or Ant a footnote.
Unless they intentionally play physical and injure him in the process
SteveWillDoIt
Imagine selling your future to build a team to stop 1 Serbian dude, and you spend those assets on the guy with a history of getting feasted on by said Serbian. I think Connelly was better in Denver.
Why don't yall talk about the obvious racism towards wh>te basketball players by black analysts
That's the difference between Jokic and Doncic. This sense of purpose. Somehow, Luka always seems to be kidding and joking around. It's great to watch him play, but I don't think he has that craving winners have.
Mr Legler, you sit TOO CLOSE to the camera!!! You look as if in a fish bowl!
Lonzo Ball was better than Tyrese Haliburton is, Adam is smoking crack cocaine. He also played defense lol