Nuggets’ Jokic Stymied by Revolutionary Defensive Strategy as Playoff Concerns Mount

The Kings’ defense collapses into the paint, leaving Denver’s shooters wide open—a risky but effective tactic to limit Jokic’s dominance on the court.

Nikola Jokic faces new defensive schemes, like JJ Redick’s strategy of denying him the ball, leading to struggles for the Nuggets. Teams like the Kings and Lakers have successfully disrupted Denver’s offense. With playoffs approaching, the Nuggets must adapt or risk being derailed by this bold defensive gamble. In a surprising twist, Nikola Jokic—the Nuggets’ … Read more