The Denver Nuggets have achieved a historic milestone by making it to their inaugural NBA Finals. Their remarkable journey has seen them outshine formidable teams led by the likes of Kevin Durant and LeBron James. With a victory in game 1 of the Finals, the Nuggets find themselves just three wins away from securing their franchise’s first-ever NBA Championship.
Nikola Jokic, the leader of the Denver Nuggets, has been a dominant force throughout the postseason, performing at an MVP level. His exceptional performances earned him the Magic Johnson Western Conference MVP trophy. Despite his on-court brilliance, Jokic maintains a composed and unflappable demeanor. However, there is one thing that brings a visible spark of joy to his face, and he takes delight in sharing it with others. So, what is it that lights up Jokic’s expressions? Let us find out.
Nikola Jokic’s 6’8 teammate reveals Jokic’s greatest pleasure
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The Denver Nuggets have displayed great teamwork throughout the NBA season. The Joker loves to pass the ball to his teammates and makes them better while providing them with more opportunities to score. His playing style has led players like Bruce Brown, KCP, Michael Porter Jr., etc. to have big moments and step up their game. One such player who enjoys playing with Jokic is Aaron Gordon.
Gordon was traded by the Orlando Magic to the Denver Nuggets in 2021. Since then, Gordon has been an integral part of the team. Gordon has been averaging 13 points and 5 rebounds in the postseason, shooting 50% from the field. He has been a great defender for the Nuggets and played a crucial role in defending LeBron James in the conference finals. Gordan also shares a great bond with Jokic and has spilled some beans on what excites the Joker.
In a recent interview with Malika Andrews, Gordon was asked about his favorite Nikola Jokic story. He says, “He was the MVP and like he rolls up on his horse. He invited everybody over to the house to watch the play-in games. In the middle of the game, he’s like, AG, AG come here, come here. And he shows me like his riding helmets. You know it’s like one of the times I had seen him the most excited like throughout the whole season”.
"He invited everybody over to the house to watch the play-in games. In the middle of the game he's like, 'AG, AG, come here.' And he shows me his riding helmets. It's one of the times I had seen him most excited."
Aaron Gordon on Nikola Jokic 😂pic.twitter.com/dhBb5uVdfe
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 4, 2023
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NBA Finals Game 1 between the Nuggets and the Heat
In a commanding performance, the Denver Nuggets dominated the Miami Heat in game 1 of the NBA Finals, securing a 104-93 victory. Leading the charge for the Nuggets was their superstar Nikola Jokic, who achieved a remarkable 27-point triple-double, accompanied by 14 assists and 10 rebounds. Jokic’s stellar performance was well complemented by Jamal Murray, who contributed 26 points and provided 10 assists. Additionally, Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon made significant contributions to the Nuggets’ offense with 14 and 16 points, respectively.
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On the other side, Jimmy Butler had a relatively subdued game, recording 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. However, Bam Adebayo emerged as a standout performer for the Miami Heat. He delivered an impressive performance with 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists. Adebayo received support from Haywood Highsmith and Gabe Vincent, who contributed 18 and 19 points, respectively, although it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for the Heat.
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