“They clowned the MVP” NBA Twitter reacts to Jusuf Nurkic destroying Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets
Jusuf Nurkic and Nikola Jokic
Jusuf Nurkic is all over the NBA headlines as in the recent match-up between the Portland Trailblazers and the Denver Nuggets he clowned the two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Not many expected the game to be dominated by the Blazers but Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons and Jusuf Nurkic took care of the business and made sure the Blazers end it on the fortunate winning end.
The Denver Nuggets were nothing but speechless watching the Blazers take over and go to work. Damian Lillard (31 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds) controlled the offensive end while he was backed up by the rising star Anfernee Simons (29 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds). Jusuf Nurkic took care of the post while playing some solid defense. He also came up big on the rebounding count and made all possible efforts to have the possession alive.
Jusuf Nurkic contributed with 13 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists. He also locked up the rival superstar, Nikola Jokic who looked helpless against him. Joker had a great impact but was limited to only 9 points, 9 assists and 9 rebounds. Nurkic played a great and important role in the Blazers’ 135-110 victory against the Nuggets.
Jusuf Nurkic also got himself a very crucial highlight of the game. Where in the fourth quarter with only six minutes and around twenty seconds remaining for the final whistle. He had Nikola Jokic down on the ground after getting a bucket on his head. As he bullied him on the way out. Fans are in love with Nurkic for his greats and want to see more as the season continues.
Fans react to the greats of Jusuf Nurkic against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets
For some reason not many around the Blazers themselves like their big guy Jusuf Nurkic. And, he’s at no fault for it but is just unlucky. And, this season the narrative may completely change as the Portland Trailblazers look fresh and back with improved and better players ready to revenge the league for the disrespect thrown at them last year.
Jusuf Nurkic is set to get the job done and already has shown a piece of it against the Nuggets by making sure he does whatever he can for the team. The fans have thrown out some reactions for it find some of those here below:
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