The New York Times – Sports:
Basketball stars from Nikola Jokic to Kyle Lowry are hamming up their reactions to even the slightest contact, writes our columnist. They could benefit from an acting lesson.
Category: Jokic, Nikola (1995- )
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The Lakers Have Options to Win With LeBron James
The New York Times – Sports:
The Lakers can get back to the N.B.A. finals, but with James’s career almost over, some of the team’s possible strategies may take too long.
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Denver Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Head to NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Denver dominated in the regular season but still had not been favored to make it to the championship round.
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Nikola Jokic Has Mastered the Art of Slowness
The New York Times – Sports:
Providing unhurried but timely play, Jokic, the two-time most valuable player, has the Denver Nuggets on the cusp of the N.B.A. finals.
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Denver Nuggets Role Players Get to Be Stars, Too
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nuggets are on the verge of sweeping the Lakers in the Western Conference finals, and it’s not just because of Nikola Jokic. The role players’ big performances have been just as important.
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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Issued Foul for Shoving Suns Owner Mat Ishbia
The New York Times – Sports:
Nikola Jokic was issued a technical foul, but wasn’t ejected, when he briefly tangled with the owner Mat Ishbia on the sideline.
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The Nuggets Are in the Playoffs Again. Hold the Champagne.
The New York Times – Sports:
Woe be to Denver, where the Nuggets’ playoff failures — 37 chances without a championship so far — haunt the city like the ghost of a bearded cartoon miner.
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Measuring Up to Wilt Chamberlain May Take More Than Stats
The New York Times – Sports:
Several N.B.A. players have had Chamberlain-like performances this season. But to some, he will always be untouchable.
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NBA Christmas Day Games 2022: What to Know
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.B.A. brings out its stars on Christmas. This year, there will be some new rivalries, too.