On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets opened their Western Conference Finals series at home against the Los Angeles Lakers with a 132-126 win, and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young was impressed with Nikola Jokic’s performance for the home team.
His unorthodox skillset was on full display on Tuesday night, as the Serbian big man finished with 34 points, 21 rebounds, and 14 assists, including a 19-point, 16-rebound first half.
Joker is ridiculous
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) May 17, 2023
Atlanta Hawks star impressed with NBA MVP
Jokic is a two-time league MVP, having won the award back to back in 2021 and 2022 and finishing top three in voting this year, losing to Joel Embiid.