David Adelman: Is Nikola Jokic the Best Player in the World?

Jokic’s late-game heroics

Nikola Jokic took over down the stretch and delivered another eye-catching performance to push the Denver Nuggets to a win. He capped a dramatic finish by hitting the go-ahead basket with 11 seconds left, and not long after he had already racked up a triple-double in just 17 minutes of court time.

By the final buzzer Jokic finished with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 17 assists — a dominant all-around showing that helped Denver secure its fourth straight victory.

Coach Adelman’s take and the team’s momentum

Head coach David Adelman didn’t hold back, praising Jokic as the kind of player who elevates everyone around him. Adelman highlighted Jokic’s passing, clutch shooting and the way he makes teammates feel involved, calling him an ideal example of how team basketball should be played. In Adelman’s view, Jokic is the best player in the world and a huge asset for the sport.

With this win the Nuggets moved past the Minnesota Timberwolves and climbed into fourth place in the Western Conference, riding the confidence of their fourth straight victory.