Jusuf Nurkic is reviving ‘Nurk Fever’ with the Blazers’ 12-straight wins. Across the win-streak, he averages 14.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks on 52.8% shooting. Those stats are noticeably higher than his season averages, most notably the 4% jump in field goal percentage.
The defense is still there as well; Nurkic holds opponents to 55.8% shooting at the rim and has an individual defensive rating of 101.8, eighth best in the league.
HoopsHype Interview
Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype asked Jusuf Nurkic a few questions about the upcoming playoffs, free agency and more.