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#9 Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets) | Game 6, First Round vs San Antonio Spurs
Stat line: 43 points (19-30 FGM), 9 assists, 12 rebounds, 38 minutes
The Joker has been absolutely phenomenal for the Denver Nuggets this season leading his team to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2009. However, it was in this game against the Spurs in the first round that he put on a sheer clinic and scored an efficient 43 points (career-high) to go along with 9 assists and 12 rebounds.
The 24-year-old Serbian sensation shot an impressive 63 percent from the field and was one assist short of recording a 40-point triple double which would have been the first in his young playoff career.
Unfortunately for Jokic and the Nuggets, the Spurs led by DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge had an insane shooting night, knocking down an eye-popping 57.1 percent of their attempts as a team, hence denying the Nuggets of the victory. Regardless, it was one of the best outings in Jokic's NBA career although it came in a losing effort.
