Jokic’s dazzling passes lead Nuggets past Embiid in MVP showdown
Mar 14, 2022, 8:17 PM
The Joker is still king.
Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets stormed back to beat the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, rallying from a 19-point deficit to secure a 114-110 win.
Jokic, the NBA’s reigning MVP, went toe-to-toe with Joel Embiid in an MVP showdown for this season and helped lead the Nuggets to a huge victory. The best player on the planet finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and two steals. Embiid had 34 points and nine rebounds.
Jokic played the more complete game and his passing and an unreal bucket down the stretch stole the show. Check out the highlights below:
Nikola Jokić looking like a QB on this pass 🔥
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— Pickswise (@Pickswise) March 15, 2022
NIKOLA JOKIC 😱
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 15, 2022
JOKIC WHAT A SHOT 🤯
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 15, 2022
MVP! MVP! MVP!
The Nuggets are now 41-28 on the season and remain the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference.
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