Jokic is exhausted? The most important layup is to lose 1 of 4 in the last quarter. The US media showed his Nuggets crazy loss of points after the game

On May 2, on the NBA playoff stage, the showdown between the Nuggets and the Clippers entered a white-hot stage. This focus battle was like two beasts fighting fiercely in the jungle, both sides tried their best to try to subdue their opponents. In the end, the Nuggets lost to the Clippers 105-111, and the score was tied 3-3, and the game entered a cruel tiebreak. At the beginning of the game, Jokic quickly entered the state like a commander on the battlefield. He flexibly shuttled the court, staring at his opponent's defense line, looking for opportunities to break through. In the first quarter, Jokic made three shots and hit 2 goals, including 1 of 1 three-pointer, easily scoring 5 points. At the same time, he also sent 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, like an all-round fighter, leading the Nuggets forward bravely. Every pass of his ball is like an accurate guided missile, accurately delivered to his teammates; every defense is like a solid city wall, blocking the opponent's attack. In the second quarter, Harden of the Clippers was like a shell that was released, bursting out amazing energy in a single quarter, scoring 17 points. Jokic is not to be outdone. In 9 minutes of a single quarter, he made 7 goals in 10 shots, scored 15 points, and also gained 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. At the end of the half-time, Jokic made 9 of 13 shots, scoring 20 points, and playing against Harden with 21 points, which brought the atmosphere to a small climax.

However, basketball game is like an adventure full of variables, with the storm suddenly changing in the third quarter. The Nuggets' offense was like falling into a quagmire and completely collapsed. Jokic failed to hit both shots, and Murray also made consecutive mistakes and blacksmiths. The Clippers took the opportunity to open the score and once led by 15 points. Jokic tried to turn the tide. After he made a three-pointer, he assisted Braun to hit a three-pointer to narrow the gap. But the Clippers quickly opened the score again, and Jokic made Jones foul through the position, but the Nuggets' last attack failed. At the end of the three quarters, Jokic scored 23 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block. In the last quarter of the game, Jokic was obviously exhausted. Coach Adelman gave him a regular respite for 3 minutes, but the Clippers still maintained an 11-point lead. Batum is guarding Jokic around the front, and Harden is also double-teaming, which makes it extremely difficult for Jokic to catch the ball. He was pushed out of the free throw line and was unable to catch the ball smoothly. Westbrook made two breakthroughs to stop Tyron Lue, and Jokic seized the opportunity to throw and narrowed the gap to 9 points. Then, he assisted Gordon to hit a three-pointer, and the Nuggets made a 7-0 attack wave. But Westbrook's two empty baskets failed to make the Nuggets missed the opportunity to tie or even overtake. At the most critical moment, Jokic's turn and layup was defended by Zubac, and the game lost its suspense.

Full game, Jokic made 11 goals with 2 of 2 three-pointers, made 2 of 4 free throws, scored 25 points, 8 assists, 7 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block. He also had 4 turnovers and 3 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 50% and a three-point shooting percentage of 50%. However, he made only 1 of 4 shots in the last quarter and scored only 2 points, especially the key layup that failed to make a big layup, which made people feel extremely regretful.

The official broadcast of this game attracted widespread attention. In this series, when Jokic was not on the court, the Nuggets' performance plummeted. G1 loses 8 points, G2 loses 3 points, G3 loses 14 points, G4 loses 2 points, and G5 loses 2 points. This fully demonstrates Jokic's core position in the team. He is the Nuggets' decisive needle, the team's offensive organizer and defense barrier. Just like a giant ship sailing in the sea, Jokic is the helmsman guiding the direction. As long as he is on the court, the Nuggets will have a backbone.

Looking back at the entire game, Jokic's performance was remarkable. He constantly looks for opportunities on the offensive end, using his score and passes to drive the team's rhythm. Every move he made was full of confidence in his teammates; every pass was full of trust in his teammates. On the defensive end, he also actively fought and interfered with his opponent's offense without hesitation. Although his physical decline affected his performance, he still did not give up and fought on the court until the last moment.

And on the Clippers, Harden's outbreak has become one of the key factors in the game. His 17-point explosion in the second quarter gave the Clippers a lead in the score. Batum and Zubac's defense also played an important role, and they successfully limited Jokic's performance. Westbrook's breakthrough made the Nuggets' defense even more in a panic. His two stops of Tyron Lue won valuable opportunities for the Clippers.

The loss in this game is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Nuggets. But they did not lose confidence because the tiebreak battle is coming and they still have a chance to regain the initiative in the game. Jokic also needs to adjust his condition in these few days, restore his physical fitness, and prepare for the next more intense battle.

For fans, this game is full of passion and suspense. They saw Jokic's fighting spirit and the Clippers' tenacious fighting spirit. Everyone is looking forward to the arrival of the tiebreak battle, hoping to see the two teams be able to contribute another wonderful showdown.

On social media, netizens have also expressed their opinions. Some netizens believe that Jokic has tried his best and he cannot blame him for losing; some netizens think that there are some problems with the Nuggets in tactical arrangements and need timely adjustments. Some netizens affirmed the performance of the Clippers, believing that they deserved the victory.

So, can the Nuggets adjust their state in the tiebreak battle, can Jokic regain their feel, and can the Clippers continue to perform well? It's all full of unknowns. Let's wait and see together, looking forward to the arrival of the tiebreak battle, and see who can laugh to the end in this life-and-death battle.