Game 7 Showdown: Which Hidden Heroes Could Rewrite Nuggets-Thunder Playoff History?
If you think that’s hyperbole, consider this: Over the past three seasons, Jokic has averaged at least 7.2 assists in every one of his playoff series prior to this one. He’s only averaging 5.7 assists per game in this series.
He’s also averaging his worst effective field goal percentage in a series over the past three postseasons. So, the Thunder are making him a less effective passer without letting him score more efficiently. That’s a powerful combination.
The Thunder have done an excellent job sending help from his blind spots and made him look less decisive than he had in years early in the series. But, as the series has gone on, Jokic has gotten to his spots a little easier. He’s still not having success in the post as a scorer or passer, which is extremely rare. The Thunder are clogging the lane and using their athletes to cover the play behind them.
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