Jokic is shaky against AD. Lakers win tonight and series

I expect the Lakers to make a statement and grab a win at Denver for Game 1. All the pressure is on the Nuggets. Can they handle it? I don’t think they can and something else that stands out is Jokic’s numbers when facing Anthony Davis. 

Jokic’s numbers hasn’t been as solid when facing Anthony Davis in his career. In 20 games vs AD he has averaged 18.6 pts, 9.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. Those numbers are way down compared to what he averages. Jokic has trouble with AD’s length and agility. I expect this matchup to be xfactor as to who advances. If you limit Jokic, Nuggets usually lose. Their team runs through this guy

On the other hand, AD has had no trouble offensively when the slow footed Jokic guards him. In 20 games against Jokic, AD has averaged  25.6 points and 8.6 rebounds. Just about his averages. When AD is focused and not injured, no one can stop him. 

This will be a fast paced game and many should consider the over for this game let alone the whole series. I expect Lebron to do what he usually does and the lakers supporting cast to outplay denvers bench. 

I just don’t see Micheal Porter or Jamal Murray having a huge series and that’s what they gonna need for this lakers team led by Lebron and AD.

Lakers Moneyline +200

Dont be surprised when Lakers win this series. 

@Cantiflas23

No shot !

Is this beef brisket alias.

This will be the only game of the series in which the Lakers will benefit from being well-rested, a situation in which they've thrived recently. If they can't win this road game, there's even less chance they'll be able to win any other road game in Denver. Tonight is it. This is their one decent chance to win a road game in Denver, and they must win at least one game in Denver in order to have a chance to win the series. Are you sure that all the pressure is on the Nuggets tonight?

I will GLADLY take Nuggets

@Cantiflas23

 Jokic is not shaky against AD!

In the last 6 games between the Nuggets and Lakers (Where Jokic and Davis played) Jokic averaged 27.16 points per game. Davis averaged 20.5 points per game. Three of the 6 games had Gasol, Howard, or Drummond listed at Center, but Davis played also. The teams split these games 3-3. Jokic averaged 13.5 rebounds, and 7.33 assists. Two games were played in this span in which Davis did not play. I did not include those games. Oddly, the Lakers won both of those games, and Jokic under performed. This is every game since 2/14/21 in which both of them played.

Its incredible how this man(Jokic)continues to get bashed and never gets the credit he deserves.I dont believe Jokic has the player support that Lebraun and company does and he continues to be a point machine.I hope your wrong as I would love to see the Lakers loose this series and bring home the first championship to Denver but its a long road

@Jimmy_Cats

 That say's it all.

@Cantiflas23

 Those stat averages are skewed. The averages include his games against AD since 2015 and one of those games he only received one minute of playing time. Zeros dont average well, not even for 2x MVPs. Jokic has gotten alot better in the last 4 years than when he entered the league. 

He really didn't do well against Dwight in the bubble though. 

Joker is a tank

Altitude. James gassed by halftime.

@Cantiflas23

 I don't know man. The last time these two played against each other was almost half year ago in December. Jokic will eat on AD in this series, imo. 

@vetdrm

Nuggets will win series 

Nice breakdown. If the refs get in and get Jokic into foul trouble even better 

dufus

Exactly 

Jokic is no weakling either, Glass Davis has his hands full, hope he don't be flopping tonight

Denver so tough at home, hard for me to take LA

@JimmyGape

 If Jimmy is on Denver then I think the forum knows what to bet

@Cantiflas23

@Trinkster

 he just won back to back mvp awards last year and the year before that, what other credit you looking for

I respect all you guys opinion. Im not taking Jokic over Lebron and AD 

Let’s not ignore the fact that the Nuggets have no shotblockers whatsoever.

Lakers will get to the basket with ease. Who’s gonna block the shots tonight? Deandre Jordan? I know it’s not gonna be Jokic. I’m a fan of Jokic’s game myself but this is not the best matchup for the Nuggets. Their interior defense will be exposed 

COme here, ill piss in your mouth you loudmouth pretentious prick

I won big yesterday you miserable trolling POS