Nikola Jokić Dominates Despite New Defensive Strategies

Nikola Jokić is maintaining elite offensive stats this season, with 28 points per game, despite opponents testing new defensive strategies.

Opponents think they have found the answer for defending Nikola Jokić, using smaller guards and physicality.

The Nuggets have voiced concerns with the league about how Jokić is being guarded, but it's likely a health and safety measure.

Jokić's impact remains unchanged, leading the league in rebounds and assists, with a career-high box score plus minus.

His scoring is down from 29.6 to 28 points per game, but he's throwing down his highest assist rate ever this year.

Jokić's superpower is producing high-quality shots for his teammates, and he's doing that more than ever this year.

The Nuggets rely heavily on taking and making jump shots, which can be a problem in clutch situations.

The Nuggets have had shockingly bad clutch performances this season, but they're still a contender.

Jamal Murray is having a career year, and the Nuggets' supporting cast is otherwise intact.

They just need to go 6-4 in their last 10 games to tie their record from last year.

The Nuggets have not had a healthy Aaron Gordon for much of the season, but they're still in a good position.

Nikola Jokić is the key to the Nuggets' success, and as long as he's playing well, they have a chance to win.

The league narratives have changed how we think about the Nuggets, but they're still a team to watch.

Nikola Jokić has had the Best-Player-in-the-World Belt, and he's still wearing it.