Nikola Jokic got MVP chant after dropping 42 points over the Wizards

2024-01-22T09:55:49+00:00 2024-01-22T09:57:50+00:00.

Cesare Milanti

22/Jan/24 09:55

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The Serbian superstar recorded his season-high in scoring against the Washington Wizards

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

It’s not news anymore: Nikola Jokic dragged once again the Denver Nuggets once with an outstanding performance, getting MVP chants from the crowd in Washington late in the game, and beating the Wizards 113-104 to climb up the Western Conference.

The Serbian back-to-back NBA MVP had a season-high of 42 points, while also grabbing 12 rebounds and adding 8 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. He shot 15/20 from the field and 12/14 at the charity stripe.

In the post-game press conference, the Denver Nuggets head coach praised his player. “Nikola was phenomenal tonight from beginning to end. He continues to illustrate why he’s the player that he is”, Mike Malone commented.

Talking about MVP chants, Mike Malone is impressed. “That’s unique. It doesn’t happen very often, so I think it’s just recognizing greatness. Here’s a guy who was a two-time MVP as a second-round draft pick that brought a franchise its first world championship in history, and he’s a Finals MVP as well”, he added.

On the losing end, Deni Avdija had 4 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists; coming off the bench, the French rookie had 9 points and 3 rebounds for the Washington Wizards.

NBA Results and other European performances

Los Angeles ClippersBrooklyn Nets 125-114 (Theis 8 p, 3 r)
Orlando MagicMiami Heat 105-87 (Jovic 2 p, 3 r; Franz Wagner 19 p, 5 a; Mo Wagner 8 p, 4 r)
Washington Wizards – Denver Nuggets 104-113
Houston RocketsBoston Celtics 107-116 (Sengun 24 p, 12 r, 10 a; Porzingis 32 p, 6 r)
Phoenix SunsIndiana Pacers 117-110 (Nurkic 4 p, 13 r, 4 a)
Los Angeles LakersPortland Trail Blazers 134-110 (Rupert 6 p)

Standings (via NBA.com)

Eastern Conference

TEAM W L WIN% GB CONF DIV HOME ROAD OT LAST10 STREAK
1

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Boston Celtics

33 10 .767 23-6 11-1 20-1 13-9 2-3 7-3 W 1
2

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Milwaukee Bucks

29 13 .690 3.5 22-11 7-6 19-4 10-9 2-1 5-5 W 1
3

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Philadelphia 76ers

28 13 .683 4 19-10 5-3 16-6 12-7 0-2 6-4 W 5
4

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Cleveland Cavaliers

25 15 .625 6.5 17-9 5-3 15-8 10-7 2-0 8-2 W 7
5

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New York Knicks

26 17 .605 7 18-10 5-3 14-5 12-12 0-0 8-2 W 3
6

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Miami Heat

24 19 .558 9 18-13 9-2 12-8 12-11 1-0 5-5 L 3
7

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Indiana Pacers

24 19 .558 9 20-11 9-2 13-8 11-11 0-0 5-5 L 2
8

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Orlando Magic

23 20 .535 10 17-12 6-4 14-6 9-14 1-1 4-6 W 1
9

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Chicago Bulls

21 23 .477 12.5 13-16 3-6 14-10 7-13 4-2 6-4 W 2
10

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Atlanta Hawks

18 24 .429 14.5 12-20 6-5 8-12 10-12 2-1 5-5 L 1
11

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Brooklyn Nets

17 25 .405 15.5 13-13 1-4 10-10 7-15 0-3 2-8 L 1
12

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Toronto Raptors

16 27 .372 17 10-20 0-11 10-11 6-16 1-1 3-7 L 2
13

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Charlotte Hornets

9 31 .225 22.5 7-19 3-6 5-14 4-17 1-1 2-8 L 1
14

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Washington Wizards

7 35 .167 25.5 5-27 2-9 3-16 4-19 0-0 1-9 L 4
15

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Detroit Pistons

4 38 .095 28.5 4-21 1-8 2-19 2-19 0-2 1-9 L 2

Western Conference

TEAM W L WIN% GB CONF DIV HOME ROAD OT LAST10 STREAK
1

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Minnesota Timberwolves

30 12 .714 21-7 5-2 17-3 13-9 1-1 6-4 L 1
2

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Oklahoma City Thunder

29 13 .690 1 17-10 8-2 16-5 13-8 2-0 6-4 W 2
3

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Denver Nuggets

30 14 .682 1 17-10 2-4 17-4 13-10 0-0 7-3 W 2
4

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LA Clippers

27 14 .659 2.5 20-11 6-3 18-4 9-10 0-1 8-2 W 2
5

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New Orleans Pelicans

25 18 .581 5.5 17-16 5-6 13-9 12-9 0-1 6-4 L 1
6

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Dallas Mavericks

24 18 .571 6 18-15 7-5 13-9 11-9 0-0 6-4 L 1
7

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Phoenix Suns

24 18 .571 6 16-14 5-7 13-11 11-7 2-0 7-3 W 5
8

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Sacramento Kings

23 18 .561 6.5 15-13 5-5 13-8 10-10 3-1 4-6 L 4
9

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Los Angeles Lakers

22 22 .500 9 17-14 5-3 16-8 6-14 1-1 5-5 W 1
10

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Utah Jazz

22 22 .500 9 12-17 4-6 15-6 7-16 2-2 7-3 L 2
11

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Houston Rockets

20 22 .476 10 15-10 7-2 16-7 4-15 1-3 3-7 L 1
12

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Golden State Warriors

18 22 .450 11 11-17 3-6 11-11 7-11 1-2 3-7 L 2
13

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Memphis Grizzlies

15 27 .357 15 12-21 6-6 4-15 11-12 1-1 5-5 L 2
14

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Portland Trail Blazers

12 30 .286 18 5-24 1-6 7-12 5-18 2-2 3-7 L 1
15

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San Antonio Spurs

8 34 .190 22 5-19 1-7 3-16 5-18 1-1 3-7 W 1

PHOTO CREDIT: Getty Images

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