Nikola Jokic Makes Viral Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Statement After Nuggets-Thunder Game

After the game, three-time MVP Nikola Jokic spoke about Gilgeous-Alexander (via the NBA).

Jokic: "He's a special player. His shot selection, his shot's capability, making his own shots, separation, playing at his rhythm. Defensively, he was like always tipping the balls, always blocking shots... He's a special player."

Jokic finished the Game 7 loss with 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while shooting 5/9 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.

Via HoopsHype: "Nikola Jokic says goodbye to the 2024-25 season as the best player in the playoffs, per HoopsHype's Global Rating.

Shai at No. 2."

The Thunder will now face off against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference finals.

Game 1 will be on Tuesday night in Oklahoma City.

Via @big_business_: "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Nikola Jokic this series:

Shai Gilgeous Alexander:

29.7 PPG
6.6 AST
6.4 REB
2.0 TOV
1.6 SPG
62.8% TS

Nikola Jokic:

28.4 PPG
13.9 REB
5.9 AST
4.4 TOV
1.7 SPG
59.2% TS"