‘I just laugh’: Opponents in awe as Jokic stars in Nuggets’ win over Timberwolves

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The reigning MVP showed why he was voted the best player in the league for a third time after another dominant performance

Minnesota Timberwolvesdefensive player of the year, Rudy Gobert, was unable to contain him: Jokic was 8-9 on shots when Gobert was the primary defender.

Edwards said he could do little but step back and admire his fellow All-Star after watching him go off for 16 points and assist on four other baskets in the third quarter. Jokic, who is not known for his explosive skills, now has two impressive dunks in transition in his last two games. He joked about the new angle to his game.“You know, I’m a freak of nature. Why not show off my athleticism?” he said in the postgame press conference.Aaron Gordon added 18 points and 10 boards, and Jamal Murray scored 16 for the Nuggets. Murray said Jokic’s skills make his job easier.Trapped and doubled all night, Edwards was held to 18 points on 5-of-15 shooting.

 

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