THIS Is What "Winning At All Costs" Means...
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This is what winning at all costs means. Dude would have ran a marathon on one shoe if there wasn’t a whistle. Anything for the win. And we saw the MVP as well going god mode, and doing everything humanly possible to will the Nuggets to a series comeback.
On his MVP presentation night, Nikola Jokic absolutely exploded for 40 points on 68.2% from the field, and when you see that half of these are against the 4 time DPOY in Rudy Gobert it adds much more significance to his performance. And we even saw a glimpse of Nikola the freak of nature Jokic.
It was a close game at halftime however, and Minnesota came out swinging early in the 3rd.
The Wolves went on a 11-3 run, and took over the lead. All this with their superstar nowhere to be found. Anthony Edwards was shooting 1-8 at this point, and I’m thinking to myself, he’s about to wake up for sure, so they’re in a good place, this game is going down to the wire.
But boi, how wrong was I?
After the timeout, Denver returned the favor immediately and went on a 11-2 run of their own, which started with this feisty play by Aaron Gordon, as he was looking like he’s never going to give up on this possession.
And from here, it was the MV3 who took over the game, as he scored 16 3rd quarter points, absolutely toying with the defense, and making some circus shots which left everyone speechless.
The Nuggets built a 14 point lead after 3, and were looking like they’re in total control of this game. With Nikola on the bench early in the 4th, the Timberwolves took a little breather, and were able to make a stop here and there. (MURRAY 11:02 & PORTER 10:00 4th)
And with this dunk by Naz Reid, they got it to 10 points, but here comes Nikola subbing into the game. Now, notice on these 2 possessions how Jokic attracts the defenders inside the paint, freeing up a ton of space for Caldwell Pope in the corner, and a shooter of his caliber is deadly when left wide open. And all hell breaks loose when..
The Joker had the entire building jumping with him on this fastbreak dunk. All of sudden, the Nuggets are up by 18. Man, this guy’s presence is undeniable.
Edwards did play better since halftime, but he couldn’t do much either as he was seeing a lot of double teams throughout the whole game, forcing him to make the pass, and the supporting crew of the Wolves was horrible shooting the ball in the 2nd half.
Meanwhile, as if it wasn’t enough already, Jokic delivers the exclamation point.
This was an epic performance by Nikola, one for the ages, as the Nuggets shocked everyone by winning 3 games in a row.
And in New York, MSG was absolutely rocking as the Knicks went on an 11-0 run to take control of the lead.
Thing is, the Knicks could fire away freely because even if they missed, Isaiah Hartenstein was going to get the offensive rebound.
In a mind blowing display of will to win, he finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. Unbelievable.
This is another display of the will to win, as Achuwa hustled up and down the court with the shoe in his hand, proving that every possession and every moment matters in the playoffs.
And of course, the top dog of this team Jalen Brunson delivered another iconic performance.
44 points on 51% from the field, but it was the second quarter where he absolutely went ballistic with 18 points
It’s funny that Indiana actually made things difficult for him. He had to work for a lot of these buckets. Double teams, half court presses you name it. But at the end he still had a fantastic game which to me was beyond impressive.
This is his 5th game with 40 or more points in the playoffs, and he’s got the highest point average this postseason with almost 34 per game.
But even with everything going the Knicks way, Indiana was still within striking distance down 15 at the break.
And MSG got worried as Myles Turner dropped 3 straight bombs in just 1 minute.
But as a Knicks fan I could not have imagined a better response, as they threw an avalanche on the Pacers, going on a wild 17-0 run in the third quarter blowing the roof off of the Garden.
This became a 25 point lead in the blink of an eye, as New York completely blitzed Indiana showing great energy despite playing a 7 man rotation.
And despite one last effort from the Pacers to cut into the deficit, the Knicks Brunson saved the best for last…
Wooow what a move by Jalen, to pretty much seal the deal for New York as they never looked back getting just a win away from the conference finals.
Despite having half their team injured, they are showing once again that they will fight to the end, no matter what.
We are seeing some incredible things taking place, but yesterday we saw something that wasn’t supposed to happen. You gotta check out exactly what happened right here. Talk to you in the next one. Peace out.
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Shaq better start apologizing to the real MVP
@ponchopalito3953
20 күн бұрын
????
@mattmmixes
20 күн бұрын
Even if you didn’t think Jokic deserved mvp Shaq is still weird for whining about the fact he only won one mvp. No need to make everything about you
@unfixablegop
20 күн бұрын
Shaq better start apologizing to the Wolves for waking the beast.
@David-iv6je
20 күн бұрын
I've been saying this since Shaq joined Inside: he's an insecure and not-so-bright shithead with a great laugh.
@slXD100
20 күн бұрын
@@mattmmixes if you don't think Jok is the unanimous mvp you just delusional, shaq big time delulu
Jokic seems leaner and in the best shape ever. No one is stopping him.
@crazynweird3547
20 күн бұрын
Okc 4 and 1 vs nuggets last 5
@ragnerlouthbrok4715
20 күн бұрын
@@crazynweird3547 okc won't even get past Dallas.
@Tooldruid
20 күн бұрын
@@crazynweird3547 Last 5 isn't in playoffs, big difference. Nuggets bring it when it matters. OKC is still young and inexperienced
@BLee09
20 күн бұрын
Ever since the bubble he's been this lean and it's really upgraded his entire game
@battyboifided6629
20 күн бұрын
He's defo leaner than last season @@BLee09
Goberts frustration when Jokic makes another tough shot. 🤣
@gfunk449
20 күн бұрын
He's never seen playoff basketball
@artryanrock
20 күн бұрын
He knows he defended well but Jokic still found a way to score 😆
@kevindevlieger300
20 күн бұрын
@@artryanrock Good defence, better offence. 🙈
@crispybanana3198
20 күн бұрын
AD: "first time, huh?"
@owshii7539
20 күн бұрын
Could now relate to AD haha
MSM: Ants the new Jordan MV3: hold my horses...
The unfair hate Rudy is getting is unjustified. While I also believe that Wemby should have won this year's DPotY if not for some stupid unspoken rule "Rookies can't win DPotY", Rudy is still the most decorated defensive minded player in the NBA right now. It's not entirely his fault he can't guard Jokic who is playing like a madman right now. Defense can only get you so far and in the modern NBA overwhelming Offence always smothers even good Defense. He was 7/7 FGs Rudy tried for crying out loud.
@TheLouHam
20 күн бұрын
Ever since Rudy did that childish thing with the microphone during covid, everyone seems to want to clown on him, so that even if he won DPoY, people will still make fun of him for not being able to defend Jocik. It’s unfair, but it is what it is.
@michaelbuto305
20 күн бұрын
He just not likeable at all.. even trae yong is better clown that he does.
@TheGodReese
19 күн бұрын
I like Rudy but hes just a paint presence he isnt what youll think of as an elite defender AD gives me more elite defender vibes being able to protect paint and guard perimeter
It’s not Rudy’s fault on defense. It didn’t matter who was in front of Jokic. And that’s why they should explore Rudy-less lineups for better offense - similar to Game 2.
@crashhhhhhh3068
20 күн бұрын
to be fair rudy was 7/7 on offense.
@donquixotedoflamingo9037
20 күн бұрын
I think they need to run the offence with him... there are many instances that he is free or has a mismatch inside the paint but his teamates has not able to pass the ball.... its like in utah jazz all over again.
@zeaccu934
19 күн бұрын
Bro rudy is also getting destroyed by murray and other guards kcp and reggie jackson also box him out well lol 7'1 getting outboxed by guard?? Big Jelly Naz can defend better the defensive rating of twolves in game 2 was better than game 3 up until game 5
@_risuwr
19 күн бұрын
@@zeaccu934 Town's fault. Rudy is better staying under for help defense and protect the rim better. But town's in foul trouble he has to go out and defend 1on1. That is not how minnesota used him during the regular season and in game 1 he just helps and make deflection near the rim. But game 3 , 4 , HE has to guard jokic 1on1 from the top of the key and you know what happened next.
I bet that "freak of nature" joke was a quote from some commentator. The funny thing is that Jokic really is a freak of nature, just not in the athletics department. It's not just "basketball-IQ". Jokic's real-time processing capabilities really are freakish. He seems to always make the right decision instantly.
@dylono.t.2509
20 күн бұрын
Good take. This side of “freak of nature” should be used more.
@avall0nNn1992
20 күн бұрын
He is also extremely physically gifted. He is the second most heavy active NBA player, insanely tall, very strong and has great stamina.
@Loquacious_Jackson
20 күн бұрын
@@avall0nNn1992who's heavier ?
@ivanamendez478
20 күн бұрын
@Loquacious_Jackson Boban Marajanovic is 290lbs. Jokic is 284
@premiumbackgroundmusic
20 күн бұрын
A man of that size being able to play 40 minutes without slowing down is definitely a freak of nature trait.
Jokic "took it personally" this game
@maartenvz
19 күн бұрын
Shaq: so Nikola, i'm the president of the big mans club. Jokic: for now
2:18 😂😂KAT running into the Brickhouse that is AG shook him up😂
This is a reminder: never underestimate the heart of the champion, and never underestimate the bad vibe of being compared to Michael Jordan before you get the ring.
@mattmmixes
20 күн бұрын
It was wild how people were taking victory laps after 2 games. Theres 7 games for a reason.
@bipnip
20 күн бұрын
Man even the media was all over this Michael Jordan BS. Let the kid get a chip first
@buzzerbeaterbuzzerbeater9001
20 күн бұрын
Just replace champion with AS (ACE), the rest is top 👍🏼
@kingsatria6483
20 күн бұрын
But champ kobe was swept.
Jokic’s performance against Gobert reminds me of the time Hakeem made Robinson look silly.
No human alive can guard the joker.
@hoop-td1uq
20 күн бұрын
Ben Wallace can
@theecomninja3434
20 күн бұрын
Zaza Pachulia: Hold my beer 🍺
@DeZenter
20 күн бұрын
Dwight Howard?
@mrboast2826
19 күн бұрын
@@DeZenter I mean that series have 3 7ft hounding him... It's not because Howard alone ...It Javale McGee,Howard and Davis
@joshuabacayon6661
19 күн бұрын
@@mrboast2826 it's not even that it's the personnel. nugs had a old millsap as his frontcourt runningmate while lakers had a 2 top 75 player and a 3dpoy off the bench. still avaraged 22-13 on 53%
Is so nice to see NJ and AG's game rub-off on each other. They'er just getting better and better all the time.
@RdTrpBrgr
20 күн бұрын
"who tf is NJ" "oh"
I feel sorry for Melo. Two of his teams succeeding more than he ever did.
2:08 look at that iq, as soon as he know that he can secure the ball after he tap it with his left hand, he immediatly turn his head to look for an open men on the other side of the court. That flip of switch from defence to offence is on another level of basketball genuis.
Im a Timberwolves fan and a part of me cant wait for Denver to close this series out just so I can root for Jokic the rest of the postseason. Love that dude. I feel great about the future of my wolves, ngl - but its Denver's league TODAY.
I can't help but think that it is Shaqs fault! Joker showed why he is the rightful MVP
@Born1988gamer
20 күн бұрын
Joker is better than shaq in the court skill wise iq wise i mean every wise possible. Shaq is like a big baby davis compare to joker. He even said joker is vice. If shaq play right now he will be barbecue chicken joker.😅
@fortunatosarbida5681
19 күн бұрын
Yeah bro i totally agree.., i think joker took it personal 😅😅
@0168196250
19 күн бұрын
Nuggets true mvp shaq. 😂
No human alive can guard the joker
@mattmmixes
20 күн бұрын
True but it’s actually insane a 4 time dpoy is the worst at guarding him. I’ve seen Bol Bol handle himself better than Gobert has.
@slXD100
20 күн бұрын
@@mattmmixes what? Gobert actually does a great job, he contests Jokic, uses his body to make him uncomfortable, Jokic just makes ridiculous shots. go watch the Jokic highlights and you'll see, half of the shots are super-hard to make shots and he just burries them.
@johnmarkson1998
20 күн бұрын
@@mattmmixes this is the worst take ive ever seen. jokic has only hit 1 rainbow 3 against golbert. he hit 11 against AD...
@byron5451
20 күн бұрын
We forgetting Howard is still alive!
@hawronr
20 күн бұрын
I'm a mavs fan but Jokic has Rudy on ice the whole night. @@johnmarkson1998
Lots were wronged about Nuggets getting sweep. How can you stop a 7 footer with a left and right hook shot? Jokic has superb IQ.
Carmelo sitting in msg, since in denver they already forgot about him... they will son forget him in ny as well.
0:36 Jokic has been destroying Gobert for a past 6,7 years easily, so it is not big of a deal for him
Can’t lie that side step 3 point that Jokic hit had me laughing last night when I watching the game 😂😂 he barely moved from his position
@ExplodingPoteto
19 күн бұрын
Its just one of those AD vs jokic moments. Cant do anything about it.😂😂😂 jokic went godmode in game 5.
They used race as reason for embiid be mvp but also used race as an excuse for jokic not be mvp
His lack of reaction to murrays half court showed how locked in man is. he is not about to let up until the job is done
@marklesterholgado1550
19 күн бұрын
2:08 1 second look to murray then grab rebound
Shaq is a center that will score at you because of pure Physical dominance. Jokic is a center that will dominate you because of his footwork/shooting and passing skills. Because if wver Shaq and Jokic face off. Maybe Jokic will do the pull of the chair moves on Shaq😂😂 but then I think both Centers are dominant in there own respected playstyle.
He doesn't show it externally, but in his gut Joker's blood is boiling. He is pissed as hell at the disrespect, vitriol, and doubt that so many have for him and his team. He damn well has been exacting his vengeance these last three games. And make no mistake, he will not allow his team to lose the closeout game in Minny this Thursday.
The New Era has taken over and I'm all for it.
You have the best summaries bro!
Love the vids and commentary 👍🇸🇮
That 1 inch slow mo step back made me realize Gobert needs help guarding Jokic.
Both these series are going so good 😤😤
The man can play well deserved MVP
Gobert played dirty 3rd and 4th against Jokic using elbows and sht, Jokic took it personal
@jigga4343
19 күн бұрын
Also tries to take out Murray's knees when he screens. Gobert is filth.
The dramatic hand over forehead faint had my dying lol
"Ant needs help, KAT sucks." KAT then proceeds to outplay Ant this game.
Welcome back HeatCheck!
Joker had 3 dunks this game which is more than what he had this whole season
@ardinhajihil8935
19 күн бұрын
freak of nature
Thumbnail si Shaq, SAS, and Chuck right now. though i still love Chuck. I hope he get rid of the sensitivity like their last episode.
Shaq’s preparing his next segment of Shaqtin a fool
He went god mode since Shaq disrespected him 🤣🤣
He may look like a Russian body guard from John Wick but this guy can play!
@hawronr
20 күн бұрын
Boban is hilarious 😂
Shaq's pathetic, bitter attempt at critiquing Jokic actually BACKFIRED!!! Hilarious!!
Thanks a lot for the content and for pronouncing Nicola correctly.
Shaq should say sorry for Wolves Fan by poking the bear
"Denver and Boston in THE BIG DANCE . . . "
2:08 that throw🥽🎯
Ant needs to learn how to move off ball. He just stood there all entire game watching his team go four on four. This is Why Jordan comparisons are so premature cuz Jordan would never have to stood around watching during a pivotal game. Especially after all of them big talk after last games lost
That's a great thumbnail 😂
No one left in the west to stop this man. It's looking like back to back champ
How does it feel being double team? Crazy how they dismissed and laugh at Jamal when Wolves did this to him.
That pass at 2:11 speaks volumes
that's why he IS the MVP!
0:05 he traveled like crazy right there
Precious Achiuwa has not reached the level I had hoped for him, but the dude works hard.
The Knicks and OREBS go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly 😂😂 Enjoyed the video 🤟🏾
Jokic should be called Big Bird. His game is like a 7' Larry Bird. Nonchalant but anything to win. So many tools in his belt and clutch in the end.
That thumbnail is Jordan esque. He made a similar face against Reggie in an ecf i believe.
Denver started their playoffs in Game 3 this round
Thanks
Can't wait for celtics vs new York...tatum brown holiday vs villanova trio..who is the better trio
I love how you pronounce Nikola how it should be😂😂 not how Americams do😅😅
Nuggets might actually go back to back😮
Edwards got locked up by Braun. Stop protecting lil mike
the talks about ant being the next face of the nba aged like milk😂
Shaq really isn’t familiar with jokers game
He's given himself a nickname: Freak of Nature.
i hope shaq is hungry cuz the JOKER is serving up some humble pie!
I project this guy to be in top 5 all time discussion in 2 years And if he has real longevity he will be added tothe mj bron discussion
@jandekelver7445
20 күн бұрын
I am sorry there is no mj bron debate. But agree on the Jokic Part.
@asterix4153
20 күн бұрын
@@jandekelver7445yeah bron clear, finally someone with sense
@afshinghazanfari3202
19 күн бұрын
@@jandekelver7445 there has been the last 10 years Even if mj is clear number 1 Lebron is much closer to mj than he is to number 3
@jandekelver7445
19 күн бұрын
@@afshinghazanfari3202 If you take the whole picture of his career into account and watch basketball for (much) more than 10 years you realize Lebron is no top10 all time Player, he is in the 10-15 range.
Jokic has some larry bird vibes like "this is too easy".
jokic is same type player with kat, they both play like guard and dont really like body contact the different is jokic learn to adapt with the team, because he is biggest player in team so he sacrifices his body to play against bigman in paint with his guard style
At last a KZreadr who pronounces his name right
About time Denver to wake up and actually play good basketball. I felt that they were not playing that well in their first 7 playoff games.
Shaq lowkey activated MVP Jokic 😂😂😂
Shaq where are you the other day... Your boy Joker win yesterday 😂😂😂 and he played like the MVP of the league 😅😅😅
Jokic making basketball fun again 😂
Nik-freak seems nice
90s - Bulls / 00s - Spurs / 10s - Warriors / 20s - I can sense its gonna be Nuggets
It's crazy that the mavs let both nash AND brunson walk in free agency
Say what you want about Thibs but I've never seen Hart, Hartenstein, and DiVincenzo play like this before.
Jokic passes like Magic, shoots like Bird and dominates like Kareem 💪
@swasho2939
18 күн бұрын
And loses Game 6 by 45 points like Russel Westbrook
So are we going to say you can switch pivot leg as you see fit? At 2:20 that play really gets in my eye. Goes in eye of everyone who knows basketball rules. Its a shame NBA has their own rules, would be much better if the league followed basketball rules.
Jokic yams
It's so funny how both of the teams discussed in this video about 'winning at all costs' got knocked out. 😆😆
Almost like he's a better player than many people seem to realize...
Every switching being a wolves fan to nuggets now😂😂💀
I believe Embiid is still averaging more than Brunson this postseason
He is MJ!! Boom 18pts 😅
Jokic has been saving strength for his horse race but Wolves made him tap into his reserves.
Gobert got exposed 😂😂
I think Jokic has a pick on just one player, and thats Gobert. He breaks him every time. Would love to see matchups between MVP and DPOT over the years. If MVPs always dominate this much, that's one stupid award Gobert keeps getting.
"I am a freak of nature, why not show my athleticism?" Truly a Joker moment right there.
All wo an all star. Joker just the goat
2:48 nah u can have it
Americans don't understand, for 400 years we, the people of the balkans, we were warriors. ❤
Bro game 3 changed everything for Minnesota because they got into some foul trouble in the flipping first quarter
How bout deuce McBride though? Dude has always played his role amazingly all season and has gone off these playoffs
NYK and IND dont have anything to stop the nuggets.
The Shoe and the Joker.
TOWNs and Reid has to not be in foul trouble early that way they can execute their regular defense. Not the one where gobert has to move up and step up just because the ither defenders are all in foul trouble. Not a fan of gobert but what can you do against jokic even AD (WHO MANY SAYS SHOULD BE DPOY) can't stop him also. The idea of Reid/towns as primary defender and gobert as the help defense won them game 1. If they can execute that there will be game 7 folks.
@_risuwr
19 күн бұрын
Oops I remembered why it didn't work these past few games is because they made AG the primary ball handler. This adjustment is just too good.
Luka should watch how knicks plays basketball.