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Jason Kidd Hails Nikola Jokic As Best In The World After Nuggets’ 4th-Quarter Comeback

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd had nothing but praise for Nikola Jokic after the Mavs 101-112 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jan 13, 2025
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The Dallas Mavericks fell to a 101-112 loss to Conference rivals Denver Nuggets tonight, with the Mavs blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead in the loss. 

The Mavs were without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, but their inability to hold onto the win against Nikola Jokic and company reinforced head coach Jason Kidd’s belief that Jokic is the best player in the world. He proclaimed the same after the game.

“He’s one of the best at it. If he does miss, he finds a way to come away with that offensive rebound and put-back. It’s something we’ve got to get better at. Understanding that he’s the best in the world and so we gotta try to take something away.” 

Jokic ended the night with 19 points (6-13 FG), 18 rebounds, and nine assists. It wasn’t a shining example of why Jokic deserves to be the MVP given the momentary struggles he had while matched up against sophomore Dereck Lively II, but his perseverance and ability to raise his teammates ensured that fourth quarter swung their way. 

The Serbian center is averaging 31.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, and 9.8 assists this season, locked in a ferocious MVP battle against OKC Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

This was a hard-fought win for the Nuggets, who looked completely outmatched in the very first quarter, falling to a 32-17 deficit. They responded by outscoring Dallas 41-29 in the second quarter and heading into halftime down by just three. The third quarter went 28-21 in Dallas’ way, prompting the fourth-quarter avalanche where the Nuggets outscored the Mavs 33-12.

Jokic was supported by another great Russell Westbrook performance, with Westbrook putting up 21 points (10-17 FG), 10 rebounds, and seven assists. Jamal Murray had 17 points (7-18 FG) while Aaron Gordon returned from injury with 13 points (6-7 FG) and six rebounds off the bench.

The Mavericks were led by Klay Thompson’s 25 points (9-19 FG), with no other Maverick scoring 20 points. Naji Marshall (7-12) and Spender Dinwiddie both had 16 points, with Dinwiddie also dishing out 10 assists. 

Unfortunately, the lack of offensive creation with both Doncic and Irving out led to the Mavericks sinking in the fourth quarter.

This win helped the Nuggets improve to 23-15, with an improving regular season record likely bringing Jokic back into the lead of the MVP race as his statistics continue to be mind-boggling. The Mavericks fall to 22-17, trying to hold their spot in the middle of the West while their stars heal up.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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