On Monday evening, the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans by a score of 125-113.
Nikola Jokic finished with 27 points, 14 rebounds, ten assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 9/13 from the field in 36 minutes of playing time.
After the game, Jokic was asked about the blockbuster trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Jokic: "I texted him... I think he didn't expect it of course... It's a big move, it's a business, I think nobody expected it. Especially him. I think nobodies safe in the league it seems like, but I think he's gonna do a good job. I think he's the player for the big scene. Even though I thought in Dallas he had something special going."
Jokic and Doncic are notably good friends.
Nuggets Nikola Jokic on the trade of his good friend, Luka Doncic.
— Rachel Strand (@MileHighRachel) February 4, 2025
"Nobody expected it, especially him. I think nobody is safe in the league." pic.twitter.com/4ANr9NFjj2
Doncic and the Lakers will visit the Nuggets on February 22 in Denver.
Over 17 matchups against each other, Jokic has the 9-8 advantage.
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