Jokic s card-dealing tactic! The Nuggets opening tactic ended up being played twice in a row

The Nuggets defeated the Suns 133-111.

Jokic played 32 minutes and 02 seconds and scored 14 points, 14 rebounds and 15 assists.

After the game, Jokic said in an interview: "Because the team's offense was smooth tonight and my teammates were able to run into open spaces, I am more like an organizer. I am the one responsible for passing the ball."

When the editor was watching the game video, the Nuggets played the same tactic for three consecutive rounds at the beginning and succeeded twice. Jokic accumulated two assists. Let us analyze these three rounds.

(1) The opportunity came from Johnson outside the three-point line.

The tactical starting position is that Johnson holds the ball at 45 degrees on the left side, Jokic is at the top of the arc, Gordon is at the free throw line, and Braun is in the right corner.

After Jokic passed the ball to Johnson, he used Gordon's lower screen to cut to the left corner and ask for the ball.

Johnson and Gordon provide two screens for Murray.

After covering, Gordon made an air cut to the inside, and after covering, Johnson made an air cut to the outside.

Gordon's cut attracted Dillon who was guarding Johnson, and Johnson got an open three-point opportunity.

Johnson seized the opportunity and hit a three-pointer. Bryan and Gordon at the bottom of the basket were responsible for rushing for rebounds.

(2) The opportunity lies with Gordon on the air cut.

The tactical starting position is that Johnson holds the ball at 45 degrees on the left side, Jokic is at the top of the arc, Gordon is at the free throw line, Braun falls to the right corner, and Murray falls to the basket.

After Jokic passed the ball to Johnson, he used Gordon's lower screen to cut to the left corner and ask for the ball.

Gordon continues to cover Johnson. Murray in the right corner sets a screen for Braun who is 45 degrees on the right.

Braun cuts to the bottom of the basket. Johnson and Gordon make two screens for Murray who has completed the screen.

After covering Gordon and Johnson, Gordon used his impact advantage to cut inside, and Johnson used his three-point shooting advantage to cut outside the three-point line.

Jokic chose to pass the ball to the inside, where Gordon was unguarded, and Gordon dunked.

(3) The Suns defended against the Nuggets' tactics.

After being successfully beaten by the Nuggets using the same tactic consecutively, the Suns increased their investment in the defensive end, which meant that defense changes were more timely.

Every time the Suns screened, the Suns switched defenses very quickly and basically gave the Nuggets no open opportunities.

With 7 seconds left in the attack time, the Nuggets chose to use Murray to set up a pick-and-roll for Jokic. The Suns chose to switch defenses, but Jokic failed to post up Dillon.

passed the ball to Braun in the bottom corner. Since there was little time left, Braun missed the shot.

Conclusion

The Nuggets' tactic can be said to be a good use of the characteristics of each player.

Jokic has excellent passing vision and passing skills, and Jokic serves as the dealer.

Gordon has good explosiveness, strong body, and strong impact. He plays the role of cutting to the basket.

Murray plays the role of a three-point shooter when he has three points.

When Johnson has three points, he acts as a shooter and opens up the offensive space.

Braun bounced well and lurked in the bottom corner.

There are many options for this tactic, and Jokic is perfect as the dealer.

It seems likely that Jokic will average a triple-double for the second consecutive season.

We are witnessing a great player playing, appreciate the charm of passing!