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Nuggets teammates come to Nikola Jokic’s defense: “He’s a smart defender”

What Jokic lacks in traditional athleticism he makes up for in positioning, awareness, and intelligence

Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets stares at referee Nick Buchert (3) moments before his foul call against Michael Porter Jr. (1) would be reversed upon a challenge by head coach Michael Malone during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 118-113 win over the Toronto Raptors at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets stares at referee Nick Buchert (3) moments before his foul call against Michael Porter Jr. (1) would be reversed upon a challenge by head coach Michael Malone during the fourth quarter of Denver’s 118-113 win over the Toronto Raptors at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 6, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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The screen should’ve created a mismatch, a blockade designed to steer Fred VanVleet toward Nikola Jokic, Denver’s plodding two-time MVP.
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