Nikola Jokic explains why he stood the entire 4th quarter of Game 6 / News - Basketnews.com

Jokic said he was standing the entire 4th quarter because he wanted to stay fit to lift after the game. He's averaging 24 points, 16 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 2.5 blocks per game in Game 7s in his career.

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As the Denver Nuggets were losing by 40+ points, Nikola Jokic stood near the team's bench throughout the entire fourth quarter. He later explained why.

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"Actually, we had them, [it was] like a 9-2 score, right? Didn't look good for them in that period," Jokic joked during the post-game press conference. However, another episode caught the eye of the fans in attendance in Game 6.

Jokic stood near the Nuggets bench during the entire fourth quarter, visibly unhappy with how the game had unfolded. Asked about it, the Serbian big man nodded his head and provided an explanation.

"Just to be warm so I can lift after," he said.

Jokic has played in four Game 7s in his career so far. In those four games, Jokic averaged 24 points, 16 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 2.5 blocks per game.

Game 7 between the Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves is scheduled for Sunday, May 19th. The exact start time is yet to be announced.

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