The two-time league MVP adds Western Conference finals MVP to his trophy case with a 30-point triple-double and several clutch fourth-quarter shots in the 113-111 victory.
LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic walked off the court in much the same way he entered the Crypto.com Arena. Stoic, locked in, ready to play.
It wasn’t until former Nuggets player Timofey Mozgov wrapped Jokic in a bear hug as he walked into the tunnel that the big man allowed himself to relax and enjoy the moment. He high-fived well-wishers and shook hands with team staff members as he headed to the locker room to celebrate the history-making moment.
The Serbian big man, despite five fouls, delivered big shot after big shot in the final quarter whenever Denver needed a basket. The Lakers erased a seven-point Nuggets lead and tied it with five minutes to play before Jokic heaved an off-balance 25-footer to regain the lead. “For me, I am comfortable taking those shots. I mean, I just say ‘I think I’m going to take those shots.’ I’m joking,” Jokic said, in a moment of levity.
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