Almost 24 hours before the tip-off of Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butlerthe superstar of the Miami Heat, praised the defensive talent of Nikola Jokicthe two-time NBA MVP and star center for the Denver Nuggets.
Jokic finished with a triple double of 27 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. Although his defensive numbers were a single steal and a blocked shot, Butler knows that the Serb’s defensive talent is not limited to just that..
“While most people focus on what he does on the offensive end of the game, He has an elite level in the defensive aspect as well”, Butler said in the appearance before the media.
According to Basketball Reference, Jokic has the best defensive +/-is the tenth in defensive win share and its defensive rating is the twelfth best.
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Despite the loss, the six-time All-Star he is confident that the Miami Heat can beat the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Butler is confident that even down 0-3, they could win the remaining four games.
“We are down 0-1, we know we must get four wins. We are laughing, smiling, knowing that we can play better. we will play betterButler said. “We have to improve if we want to win, there is not much to say, it is about what we will do.”
2023-06-04 02:18:43
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