Nuggets Jokic Gets Rid of His Cold, But Remains Contagious With The Unselfish Disease

 The Game Was Almost Even Stat Wise– So What Was The Difference?

Orlando did have 28 assists on their own, and statistically were very close to Denver in other areas as well: field goals percentage, 58% to 50%, Denver; 3 pointers, 9 to 8, Denver; rebounds, 39 to 35, Denver; steals, 11 to 6, Denver.

Denver fouled Orlando 17 times and was fouled 11 times, even though the Magic only scored 14 points off free throws with Denver making 12.  Our higher number of fouls indicated aggressiveness, which is good. And it did not cost us much.

So what was the difference in the game?

Nikola Jokic. When he’s on the floor, great! When he’s not…. Well?

The one caveat was when Nikola left the game to rest. The team is now so set on his effective management of the offensive game that when he is resting the team reverts to less screens and passing, and more ISO’s. And it doesn’t work as well.

Gallo used to be this way but is slowly catching the assist bug. Why? High basketball IQ. Gallo knows adjustments are critical to success and sees the success of movement and assisting. Jameer gets it.

When the offense is not flowing concentrate on defense. Use the on Draymond on LeBron shoulder slam if you have to. Be assertive and aggressive. Good and effective fouls.