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Bulls, Nikola Vucevic nearing contract extension

NBA Analytics Network The Chicago Bulls and center Nikola Vucevic are approaching a three-year, $60 million contract extension, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Vucevic would have become an unrestricted free agent on June 30 had he and the Bulls not reached overtime. As a member of the Bulls in 2022-23, Vucevic averaged 17.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.2 assists … Continue reading Bulls, Nikola Vucevic nearing contract extension

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Nikola Jokic Joins Jason Kidd in Crazy NBA Finals Stat

NBA Analytics Network Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the second player with a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut. . Nikola Jokic is the 2nd player with a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut, joining Jason Kidd in 2002 against the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/G2b93UEPtT – ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 2, 2023 The Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2023 … Continue reading Nikola Jokic Joins Jason Kidd in Crazy NBA Finals Stat

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How Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets Game 1 vs. Heat won

NBA Analytics Network The Denver Nuggets had a long wait to get going in the NBA Finals. After beating the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, they had to wait nearly a week to get to know their opponent as the Eastern Conference Finals went to seven games. In the end, it was the No. 8 seeded Miami Heat that prevailed against the … Continue reading How Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets Game 1 vs. Heat won

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LeBron James’ huge praise for Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

NBA Analytics Network After the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals to the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James showered Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets with praise for the two-time NBA MVP. James said the 2023 Nuggets are the best team he has faced since coming to the Lakers in 2019. “Me and AD were just talking in the dressing room. I … Continue reading LeBron James’ huge praise for Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

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Nikola Jokic of Nuggets writes wild history vs. Lakers

NBA Analytics Network The Denver Nuggets won Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers and Nikola Jokic once again etched his name in the NBA history books. According to ESPN stats and infoJokic is the first player in NBA history with a 30-point triple-double and 70% shooting in consecutive games. Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA postseason history … Continue reading Nikola Jokic of Nuggets writes wild history vs. Lakers

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Hilarious ‘plan’ by Lakers to stop Nikola Jokic from Nuggets

NBA Analytics Network The Los Angeles Lakers have dethroned the defending NBA champions. Los Angeles defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games in their Western Conference semifinal series to advance to the Western Conference Finals. There they will face the Denver Nuggets, who also won their series against the Phoenix Suns in six games. After fielding MVP Stephen Curry, the Lakers will now have … Continue reading Hilarious ‘plan’ by Lakers to stop Nikola Jokic from Nuggets

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How Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets Ended the Suns’ Season

NBA Analytics Network It took two NBA seasons, but the Denver Nuggets finally got their revenge against the Phoenix Suns. In 2021, the Nuggets were swept in the Western Conference Semifinals by the Suns; this year they turned the tables and knocked out Phoenix in six games. Denver took full advantage of Phoenix being short as they were without Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton in … Continue reading How Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets Ended the Suns’ Season

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Nikola Jokic continues to break Wilt Chamberlain records

NBA Analytics Network There were many who felt that Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic should have won the NBA MVP award for the third consecutive season. But the voting didn’t go his way this year, as it was Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid who took home the award. After announcing the MVP, Jokic wasted no time reminding people why he made such a strong case … Continue reading Nikola Jokic continues to break Wilt Chamberlain records

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How Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets took a 3-2 lead over Suns

NBA Analytics Network Games 3 and 4 for the Denver Nuggets were pretty disappointing. After taking a 2-0 lead at home over the Phoenix Suns in their Western Conference semifinal series, they lost both games en route to even the NBA playoff series 2-2 heading back to the Mile High City. A big reason for the series’ tie was the appearances of Devin Booker and … Continue reading How Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets took a 3-2 lead over Suns

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How Nikola Jokic led nuggets to a big win vs. Suns

NBA Analytics Network On Monday night, two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic dominated the Phoenix Suns as he led the Denver Nuggets to a victory in the Western Conference Semifinal Series. Jokic’s MVP performance, which included 39 points, 16 boards, five assists and two steals, was a fitting way to celebrate the MVP announcement. Denver now leads the series 2-0. This MVP race could be one … Continue reading How Nikola Jokic led nuggets to a big win vs. Suns

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