As Team USA faced off against Serbia earlier today, it was apparent from the jump that their opponent wouldn’t go quietly. The Serbian squad, led by reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, had themselves an incredible 1st quarter: They buried 5 of their 9 three point attempts, and their jumpers landing was a trend that would hold to the final buzzer of the semifinal matchup.
Read MoreThe Denver Nuggets won 3 of the 4 in-season matchups between them and the Warriors. Reigning MVP and likely repeater for that award Nikola Jokic averaged an efficient 28 points, 15 boards, and just under 9 assists. It figured that Jokic would be a major matchup problem for Golden State if they met in the playoffs, as his size and skill were something the Warriors just have no answer to with their tallest active player being 6’9.
Read MoreThree major keys the Warriors will need to lean into in order to secure a first-round victory against likely MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets
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