There are plenty of players capable of going off for huge statistical nights in the NBA.
But, only a select few dominate the game as consistently and thoroughly as Nikola Jokic. Some opposing coaches, including Joe Mazzulla accept that he’s going to get his share of points, rebounds, and assists, regardless of what the strategy is.
Jokic scored 20 points, grabbed 14 boards, and dished out nine assists, finishing just shy of a triple-double at TD Garden on Sunday afternoon. That was an off night by his standards.
“We didn’t talk anything about Jokic in the game plan,” Mazzulla said.