The Phoenix Suns even the Western Conference Semi-Finals at two games apiece despite Nikola Jokic dropping 53 points while also dishing out 11 assists.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Protected home court.#RallyTheValley pic.twitter.com/hQjDsUxUUN
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 8, 2023
He’s the first center in NBA history to put up those numbers in the playoffs. The bench stepped up in a big way by scoring 40 points.
Nikola Jokic tonight:
53 Points
11 Assists
4 Rebounds
66% FG
50% 3P pic.twitter.com/MOrDHXAOvp— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 8, 2023
Landry Shamet led the way for the reserves by finishing with 19 points and shooting 5-for-8 from three-point range.
Landry Shamet tonight:
19 PTS
6-9 FG
5-8 3PStepped up when it mattered most. pic.twitter.com/kvHHiCwNXF
— Booker Muse (@DevinBookerMuse) May 8, 2023
This is why you don't go on Twitter everyday criticizing people who are trying to work through things! Everyone who's been killing Landry Shamet is running around celebrating right now! Good for Landry Shamet! Let's go Planet Orange pic.twitter.com/WoFbfpqyNx
— FLEX From Jersey (@FlexFromJersey) May 8, 2023
Head coach Monty Williams after the game discussed a lot about Jokic’s performance and the total team effort from tonight.
Total team effort. 🤝
🗣️ Coach Monty Williams speaks on Book & KD spreading the floor, DA setting the tone early, and the spark the bench brought. pic.twitter.com/ka8OW68KLZ
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) May 8, 2023
*Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, exclusive content, and access to our seasonal magazines! SIGN UP HERE to unlock our premium content!*
