The frontrunner for the MVP this season, Nikola Jokić, had two solid games for the Denver Nuggets in their intense battle with the Los Angeles Clippers. The player, as usual, scored, assisted, and grabbed rebounds to give his team a competitive edge in the playoffs.
But Game 3 became one to forget for the Nuggets, with Jokić and Co. on the receiving end of a thumping. Unlike his teammates, the Serbian had a solid game again, earning a triple-double and making solid plays on the court. He had multiple assists in the first quarter, but most of the Nuggets’ players slowed down after the first quarter.
With a 2-1 lead for the Clippers, the Nuggets hope to return with a bang in Game 4.
Nikola Jokić vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Game 3 Stats
| Minutes | Points | Rebounds | Assists | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36:31 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 64.3 | 66.7 |
Jokić vs. Clippers: How Did Jokić Perform in Game 3?
As usual, Jokić started the game quickly, laying dishes for his teammates. The player scored a triple-double and displayed his skill set throughout the game. But in some moments, Ivica Zubac got the better of him inside the paint. Despite the attempts, the Serbian center was unstoppable.
With his teammates struggling after the 1st quarter to get some points on the board, Jokić got quality looks and drained shots with an eFG% of 64.3. With the flopping talks from the last game hitting the headlines, the Intuit Dome had some horse masks to distract the players. Well, he missed one of his free throws.
With a disappointing 117-83 loss in Game 3, Jokić and Co. have their work cut out for the next matchup. Attacking the paint for Jokić looks like the go-to play for Serbia, using his excellent basketball IQ to muster up points.
Nikola Jokić vs. Clippers: Head-to-Head Career Stats
The Joker excels against most teams, and against the Clippers, he usually comes up with the goods. In 33 games against the Clippers, Jokić averaged 22.2 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists. On the defensive side of the game, Jokić grabbed 1.1 steals in those games.
The Serbian’s best Clippers game was on January 19, 2022, when he scored 49 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a monster game for the Serbian. Likewise, on December 26, 2021, Jokić fetched 22 assists, displaying his ridiculous passing ability.
Whenever he plays with the Clippers, Jokić steps up to the plate, contributing to the offensive side of the game. In the first two games of the 2025 playoffs against the Clippers, Jokić averages 27.5 points, 11.0 assists, and 10.0 rebounds, a usual triple-double from the player.
Jokić’s Last 10 games vs. the Clippers:
- Jan 5, 2023 – 12 pts, 6 rebs, 9 asts
- Feb 26, 2023 – 40 pts, 17 rebs, 10 asts
- Nov 14, 2023 – 32 pts, 16 rebs, 9 asts
- Dec 6, 2023 – 22 pts, 15 rebs, 10 asts
- Apr 4, 2024 – 36 pts, 17 rebs, 10 asts
- Oct 26, 2024 – 41 pts, 9 rebs, 4 asts
- Dec 1, 2024 – 28pts, 14 rebs, 11 asts
- Dec 13, 2024 – 16 pts, 7 rebs, 2 asts
- Apr 19, 2025 – 29 pts, 9 rebs, 12 asts
- Apr 21, 2025 – 26 pts, 11 rebs, 10 asts
