NBA Great Makes Obscure Kobe Bryant Reference During Huge Nikola Jokic Game

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic caught the attention of the entire NBA audience Tuesday. He had 61 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It is one of the most dominant triple-doubles in league history. He is the second player to lose a 50-point, triple-double effort, joining Wilt Chamberlain. The performance prompted former NBA player Jalen Rose to chime in with a reference to Kobe Bryant's 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. Rose, who was a member of that Raptors team, posted this on X: "At least we held Kobe under 100!!!" It's unsure what Rose was trying to convey. Perhaps just remembering another magical night in the NBA. ADVICE FOR COOPER FLAGG In NBA great Paul Pierce's eyes, Duke freshman sensation Cooper Flagg has one week left of college. Pierce said Flagg should end his campus experience the minute the NCAA Tournament ends, whether it's Saturday in the national semifinals or Monday's championship game. The Blue Devils play Houston in the Final Fo