Denver Nuggets: Player grades in Sunday's win over Lakers

Denver Nuggets: Player grades in Sunday’s win over Lakers

SAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Torrey Craig #3 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets box out JaVale McGee #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a pre-season game on September 30, 2018 at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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Nikola Jokic

Ah Jokic, the man everyone’s curious about.

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He was somewhat underwhelming Sunday, totaling 14 points, four boards and three assists. Nikola shot just 3-of-8 from the field, and accumulated a whopping six turnovers.

He was straight cash from the charity stripe, however… knocking down 8-of-8 free throws (NBA).

Jokic’s field-goal percentage (37.5) and turnovers were unimpressive. His scoring volume was low, but he chalked just 21 minutes (NBA).

Nikola succeeded in drawing fouls and capitalizing from the line. This element is important for 2018-19, as opponents will smoother him mercilessly.

Overall, his performance was neither great nor terrible.

The volume is forgivable due to low minutes.

Grade: B-

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