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Nikola Jokić Stats Tonight: How Did Nuggets Star Perform vs. Clippers in Game 5 of NBA Playoffs?

When does Nikola Jokić have a terrible game? It’s an impossible task not to get him going. The player performed brilliantly in this series, and he did so during Game 5. After claiming 21 rebounds in Game 4 and assisting Aaron Gordon for a historic alley-oop, the Joker returned to make a difference in the Game 5 victory against the Clippers.

The Denver Nuggets lead the series 3-2 as the game heads to the Intuit Dome for Game 6. Jokić had a masterful performance on the court, dishing out flashy passes for his teammates. Although he didn’t score many buckets, the player initially influenced the game.

It’s like a music conductor in an orchestra who just weaves magical spells with his wrist on a basketball court. Let’s explore his stats for the night.

Nikola Jokić vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Game 5 Stats

Jokić vs. Clippers: How Did Jokić Perform in Game 5?

The sensational Jokic started well with eight assists in the 1st half. In one highlight play, he provided an alley-oop pass to Peyton Watson. The player also assisted Jamal Murray, who had a blinder of a game with 43 points.

Jokić had 21 rebounds in the last game and caught some rebounds in this game, ending with 10, a low number compared to the previous game. Those glass-eating numbers help the team set up for the offense, as the Joker picks his pass to perfection in most plays. And in this game, his teammates helped his cause.

But the biggest newsmakers in this game became Murray and Russell Westbrook, who scored valuable points to take the load off Jokić. Plus, with most Jokić games having highlight moments, he had one that excited the fans when he passed over the back of his head.

Like Game 3, he laid out assists for his teammates to end the game with 12. Although he didn’t end the game with a good shooting night, his influence painted the blueprint for the Nuggets to close out Game 5 and take a 3-2 lead heading to Los Angeles.

Nikola Jokić vs. Clippers: Head-to-Head Career Stats

It’s usual for Nikola Jokić to perform remarkably well in most games. As usual, he averages a ridiculous 28.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 10.8 assists in this year’s playoff series against the Clippers. The player sets picks, dishes out flashy assists, and runs the floor from the center position.

Every player dances to his tunes, and his high basketball IQ gets the Nuggets’ offense going. Meanwhile, in Game 4, the Joker came alive with 36 points and 21 rebounds and played good defense with two steals and a block.

The Serbian center looks set for another high-class performance in Game 6.

Jokić’s Last 10 games vs. the Clippers: