Nikola Jokic went off in a pivotal Game 5 win 112-97 for the Denver Nuggets over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Joker put up 40 points, seven rebounds, and 13 assists to lead Denver to a 3-2 series lead.
Here’s how NBA Twitter reacted to Jokic’s masterpiece.
How Jokic doing Gobert pic.twitter.com/aaVzKLRoho
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) May 15, 2024
It’s inconceivable that guys that played in the NBA think anyone is better than Jokic.
— Russillo (@ryenarussillo) May 15, 2024
Nuggets: “We need somebody to cook Gobert”
Jokic: pic.twitter.com/4xX7nWIOXO
— Gilbert Arenas (@GilsArenaShow) May 15, 2024
I'm pretty sure Jokic could play the entire game while eating one of those big turkey legs from Disneyland and not lose anything in his game.
— ian karmel (@IanKarmel) May 15, 2024
can’t hit a shot to save our lives
Jokic the best player in the world pic.twitter.com/xL0k8hQBSb
— Shahbaz Khan (@ShahbazMKhan) May 15, 2024
Realizing Nikola Jokic ain’t even 30 yet
pic.twitter.com/r84r7HbkMc— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 15, 2024
NIKOLA JOKIC TONIGHT:
40 POINTS
13 ASSISTS
7 REBOUNDS
0 TURNOVERS
68% FGBEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/Kzh8i6D33U
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 15, 2024
Gobert watching Jokic come at him every possessionpic.twitter.com/0a1KPbbqbW
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 15, 2024
Nikola Jokic anytime he sees Rudy Gobert guarding him pic.twitter.com/VdTdJhe4Q6
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) May 15, 2024
Re Jokic vs. Gobert, I don't think it's personal at all, which somehow makes it feel even more disrespectful
— Seerat Sohi (@seeratsohi) May 15, 2024
the timberwolves management said “we know how to stop jokic we’re gonna build a super front line just give me two seven footers” and then they had to sit there and watch jokic take those two seven footers and stuff them in a locker
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) May 15, 2024
Nikola Jokic every time he gets to iso Rudy Gobert…pic.twitter.com/xLXLPtjLhZ
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) May 15, 2024
Rudy Gobert guarding Jokic pic.twitter.com/SZLRbIqskw
— Jasmine (@JasmineLWatkins) May 15, 2024
On top of all that, not a single turnover for Jokic.
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) May 15, 2024
10-assist playoff games by a center:
20 — Nikola Jokic
16 — 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th place combined pic.twitter.com/eGsEltJOJ1— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 15, 2024
“Defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert is guarding you”
Jokic: pic.twitter.com/TLCwCrx5Uz
— GoldBoys.com (@GoldBoysSupport) May 15, 2024
*Timberwolves lead the series 2-0*
Nikola Jokic: pic.twitter.com/8uBcneHEDW
— NBA Memes (@NBAMemes) May 15, 2024
Jokic after 0-2 pic.twitter.com/FUZLoBtnQt
— Dom2K 🎅 (@Dom_2k) May 15, 2024
Nikola Jokic just played one of the greatest games I've ever seen, and it came against a historic defense, the 4-time and current Defensive Player of the Year, and the next Face of the NBA/Michael Jordan.
— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) May 15, 2024
Nikola Jokic with 40 points and 13 assists with zero turnovers is ridiculous.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) May 15, 2024
This game was not a referendum on Rudy Gobert or the Timberwolves. Nikola Jokić is the best basketball player in the world and has been, without interruption, for four years.
— Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey) May 15, 2024
I don’t know what you can say about Jokic that hasn’t already been said. This is an all-timer. Never having doubts about a team with him on it again
— matt (@sponhourm) May 15, 2024
We really get to watch Nikola Jokić play basketball 🥹
— Katy Winge (@katywinge) May 15, 2024
I just watched a fat man call for an iso and hit a step back over a DPOY. And this isn’t even Rudy slander. Jokic is an alien
— Austin (@ChefTrillie) May 15, 2024
Jokic unstoppable man 😂
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) May 15, 2024
dawg Nikola Jokic plays for my favorite team
— Bobby (@BobbyMlRE) May 15, 2024
I have seen them all since 68 Jokic is in any conversation 👊
— Ricky G (@jrichardgoodman) May 15, 2024
They gave the MVP to the right guy Jokic!
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) May 15, 2024
Yeah fuck this
Jokic is the best center ever
— Joke 🃏 (@Jokeeee_) May 15, 2024
Nikola Jokic just hit a Luka Doncic stepback in Rudy Gobert's face
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) May 15, 2024