The Los Angeles Clippers devised a defensive strategy against Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić aimed at preventing his passing and forcing him to score, a plan that backfired significantly. During the Nuggets' 130-116 victory over the Clippers, Jokić delivered a 55-point performance, tying the highest scoring output in the NBA this season.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue admitted that their game plan was to allow Jokić to score while taking away his assists and limiting other players' impact. While Lue felt this was somewhat effective in the first half, he acknowledged they underestimated Jokić's scoring potential, stating, "I didn’t think he would score 55."
The Clippers employed various defensive schemes to slow Jokić, but none proved successful. Interestingly, there's a historical trend suggesting that opponents might have had an incentive to let Jokić score, as the Nuggets had previously lost in all four games where he scored 50 or more points. Jokić himself expressed relief at finally winning a gam... download the app to read more
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