Nikola Jokic delivers history lesson on Aaron Gordon’s game-winning dunk

Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has been making headlines lately for his recent 'history lesson' during the post-match presser after the Game 4 win.

Nikola Jokic delivers history lesson on Aaron Gordon’s game-winning dunk

Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon

The Denver Nuggets did precisely what everyone expected them to do when they reached a deadlock with the Los Angeles Clippers in the last seconds of regulation: pass the ball to Nikola Jokic so he could make a basket. And he did create, but in a unique way, as Aaron Gordon slammed an airball into the basket to tie the series with the Los Angeles Clippers at 2-2.

Notably, both stars were asked about the viral moment after the game by the reporters during the post-match press conference. It was not a pass, in case history is revised, even though the pass turned out to be flawless. However, Jokic’s reply was not your typical response. He taught the presser room a EuroLeague history lesson.

No, it wasn’t a pass. I don’t know how familiar you are with the EuroLeague. [Milos] Teodosic had the same miss when Josh Childress scored in the semifinal against Partizan some time ago. I’ll help you write a story about it.

Nikola Jokic said

Jokic was alluding to the 2010 EuroLeague Final Four matchup between Olympiacos and Partizan, in which the Reds prevailed after an identical last-second rebound play forced the contest into overtime. His flashback served as a reminder that, despite his dominance in the NBA, he still has a strong connection to European basketball culture.

Coming back to the Nuggets-Clippers, Jokic was on fire in Game 4 against the Clippers. So much so that he created NBA history with his unique statline of 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 8 assists in the game. Jkic and Co. will be more focused than ever going into Game 5 at the Ball Arena.

Even though they almost blew a significant lead, the Nuggets made it through and are now returning to Denver with momentum. Both sides are eager to take control of the series, and Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday night.

Nikola Jokic opened up on the buzzer-beater moment with Aaron Gordon after the Game 4 win

The Nuggets pulled out one of the most exciting wins in the NBA against the Clippers in Game 4 this season. Going into the last-paly of the game, the Nuggets were tied 99-99, then came Nikola Jokic’s pass towards Aaron Gordon, who sealed the win for his side. After the game, Jokic opened up on this particular play.

This is gonna be bad. To be honest. I didn’t want to give them enough time to shoot the ball so in my mind I just wanted to wait till the last second and jack it, but I did a couple of dribbles and that was a mistake.

Nikola Jokic said

It’s safe to say that Gordon and Joke share good chemistry on the court, with the former claiming that ‘its just mutual respect’ between the two that makes them understand each other better. Both acknowledged that the play was not planned because Jokic intended to release the shot at the last second. Gordon was in the right place at the right time, and the Nuggets have now tied the series.

Nuggets-Clippers 2nd quarter scuffle could prove to be expensive for Michael Porter Jr.

The Nuggets-Clippers matchup had everything, from last-minute buzzer beaters to on-court drama between the two teams. For instance, at the end of the 2nd quarter, a scuffle broke out between the two teams involving stars like James Harden, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, and Aaron Gordon. However, nothing serious unfolded, and everyone involved received technical fouls.

Although the Nuggets would have been relieved, they might yet suffer significant losses in this series as a result of that altercation. During the altercation, Michael Porter Jr., who wasn’t playing at the moment, exited the bench and advanced as far as the free-throw line. He might be suspended for Game 5 for that action.

Porter was being held back by a Nuggets coach, but it was unsuccessful. After the game, the 26-year-old later acknowledged to reporters that he was unaware of the regulation. It remains to be seen how this matter unfolds in the coming days.

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