Nikola Jokic Playoff Statistics Proves Individual Dominance Despite Close Series

Nikola Jokic statistics prove dominance

Despite the personnel changes, the Nuggets are now just one win away from advancing to the second round of the playoffs.

Before game five, much of the series was on the weight of Nikola Jokic's shoulders. However, Jokic received help in a big way with Jamal Murray scoring 43 points.

Some detractors of Jokic might look at his box score from last night and scoff at the fact he scored just 13 points. He finished with a triple-double, which should come as no surprise at this point.

After Denver's impressive performance, StatMuse posted a graphic highlighting just how dominant Jokic has been over the years.

In the 2020s, Jokic ranks first in rebounds, assists, double-doubles and triple-doubles. He's second in points.

One of the best factors of Jokic's game is his awareness. Not just the awareness to find a cutting teammate at the perfect angle, but the awareness of seeing his teammate having a special night and knowing enough to just get out of the way.

It takes a special player not to worry about getting their own statistics, as Jokic's all come naturally and in the flow of a game.

The Nuggets will have the opportunity to eliminate the Clippers on Thursday, but will do so on the road in the Intuit Dome.