Analysis: The Lakers’ strategy to contain Nikola Jokic worked in win over Nuggets
The Lakers held Jokic, who entered the weekend leading the NBA in frontcourt touches with 56.6 touches, to 43 frontcourt touches on Saturday. He possessed the ball nearly a third less of the time on Saturday (3.1 minutes) than he did entering the matchup (4.5 minutes) and held the ball for shorter periods of time when he did have it.
The Lakers executed a flawless defensive strategy to shut down Nikola Jokic, forcing turnovers and tough shots.
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