Nikola Jokić, MVP and best basketball

Nuggets' Nikola Jokić says he's 'playing the best basketball' of his life as Michael Malone makes his MVP case
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić is not one for self-promotion. After back-to-back games against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are led by fellow Most Valuable Player candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokić kept his comments about the award race succinct.
Nikola Jokić thinks he's playing 'the best basketball of my life' — and he may be right
Jokić was, however, willing to engage in a moment of self-reflection about where he finds himself as he nears the end of his 10th NBA season — which, in his view, is a peak higher than any he’s reached before.
Nikola Jokic Talks NBA MVP Race vs. SGA: 'I'm Playing the Best Basketball of My Life'
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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić becomes first player in NBA history with 30/20/20 game in overtime win vs. Suns
Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić continued his string of stunning performances by delivering the first 30/20/20 game in NBA history in the Denver Nuggets’ 149-141 overtime win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night.
5 Takeaways: Nuggets respond in OKC as Nikola Jokić delivers MVP-worthy performance
While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a quiet night (for him), Jokić puts up a masterclass in Monday's rematch to reignite the race for Kia MVP. Denver shoots a season-best 18-for-32 from 3-point range as Nikola Jokić answers rival Kia MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Aleander.
2025 NBA MVP Race: 5 Hot Takes On Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, More
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Nikola Jokic Opens Up On MVP Race: "I'm Playing The Best Basketball Of My Life"
Nikola Jokic shares his thoughts on the MVP race between him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after the Nuggets' win over the Thunder.
Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets vs Thunder
Going into Oklahoma City for a back-to-back series is not an easy task for any team, but the Nuggets are leaving with an even 1-1 record, which should absolutely be viewed as a su
The Nikola Jokić problem: Why we will never fully explain his brilliance
It’s been five days since Jokić malfunctioned the stat counter with 31 points, 21 rebounds and 22 assists. Even more ...
2025 NBA MVP Battle Between Nikola Jokić And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is One For The Ages
Alexander and Nikola Jokić are currently leading the field for this year's NBA MVP award, but the race between the two stars ...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets better of fellow MVP candidate Nikola Jokić as Oklahoma City Thunder dominate Denver Nuggets
In a battle of this NBA season’s two leading MVP candidates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got one up on Nikola Jokić with a huge ...
Nikola Jokić becomes 1st player in NBA history to post at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, 20 assists
In the Nuggets' dramatic overtime win, Nikola Jokić emerges from more than 75 years of NBA precedent to post the first ...
Nikola Jokic takes the top, Jayson Tatum climbs, Luka Doncic holds steady in latest King of the Hill | First Things First
Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes, and Chris Broussard break down the latest King of the Hill rankings, where Nikola Jokić stands tall at the top, Jayson Tatum makes his climb, and Luka Dončić holds his ...
Nikola Jokić records first 30-20-20 triple-double in NBA history in Denver Nuggets overtime win over Phoenix Suns
Nikola Jokić is putting together a season for the ages, and on Friday night the Denver Nuggets star put on another show.
NBA Wrap: Nikola Jokic Stars As Denver Nuggets Beat Oklahoma City Thunder; LA Lakers Lose, Memphis Grizzlies Win
Fellow MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points for the Thunder after having 40 in Sunday’s win over Denver ...
Stephen A. Smith dismisses Kendrick Perkins' praise for Nikola Jokić
In Friday night’s overtime win over the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić had one of the best games of any ...