NBA Playoffs 2018-19: 3 Talking points from Portland Trail Blazers vs Denver Nuggets - Game 5

Portland Trail Blazers v Denver Nuggets - Game Five
Portland Trail Blazers v Denver Nuggets - Game Five

#1 Nikola Jokic is unstoppable

Nikola Jokic has led the Denver Nuggets from the front
Nikola Jokic has led the Denver Nuggets from the front

The Denver Nuggets have found a one of a kind player in Nikola Jokic, who has been one of the top 5 players in the playoffs this season.

Jokic was in stellar form throughout out the regular season, prompting a lot of critics to tout him as a dark horse MVP candidate, as he led the Nuggets to the 2nd seed in a really crowded Western Conference.

Nikola Jokic is usually running the things for the Nuggets and plays as their primary ball handler and as well as their primary offensive player. He has averaged 24.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and 9.3 assists in over 40 minutes a game and is leading the playoffs in assists per game numbers.

In the Game 5 win over the Blazers, Jokic dominated the game, scoring 25 points in an efficient performance, grabbing a playoff high 19 rebounds and 6 assists before getting fouled out.

If the Nuggets want to finish the series off in Game 6, they need Jokic firing on all cylinders to have a chance of finishing them on the road.

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