Who would have thought that Gobert, who defended like an iron wall, would become a "roast chicken" under Jokic? It's not a joke, it's really like this! The four-time Defensive Player of the Year winning big man was almost unilaterally suppressed by the opponent when he faced Jokic on the court, which can be described as "destroyed".
As soon as the game started, we could see Jokic on fire. The power forward has a surprisingly good hand and hits almost every shot with precision. In the whole game, he threw 9 balls, and 8 of them hit directly, which is a blind performance wherever this data is placed! And what about our Goebel? Despite his best efforts, Jokic's league-leading defense didn't seem to work in the face of his barrage of offense. Whenever Jokic turned around and feintmed, Gobert felt like he was fixed on the floor, unable to move.
Dream Chaser on the sidelines shook his head and couldn't help but joke: "Roast chicken is being roasted there." As soon as these words came out, the audience couldn't help laughing. After all, who would have thought that the league's recognized defensive monster would be beaten by opponents today and couldn't find the north.
Nearly every highlight reel of the game was captured by Jokic. Whether he's facing Gobert's close-quarters or looking for opportunities in the opposition's dense net, Jokic can always find the right way to score. And Gobert, despite his efforts, looked a little weak in front of Jokic's clever movement and accurate shooting. After the game, even he had to admit that he was really a little stunned in this game.
Coach Malone also told reporters after the game: "Jokic's performance was impeccable, and he showed today why he is the top player in the league. It's very rare that he can always step up when it counts. Jokic himself said that although he performed well in this game, he is not satisfied, and he will continue to work hard to maintain this form in future games.
For Gobert, the match was undoubtedly a heavy blow. As a four-time Defensive Player of the Year, his performance was undoubtedly a failure tonight. On social media, the discussion and criticism of him was also overwhelming for a while. But that doesn't mean Gobert is down, on the contrary, the experience may become an important point of reflection and growth in his career.
In short, this game is not just an ordinary basketball game, but more like a contest and psychological warfare between top players. For Gobert, he needs to learn from this defeat and regain his defensive confidence. And for Jokic, this victory undoubtedly increased his voice in the league, and also let us once again see his strength and charm as an MVP.
Basketball is never short of passion and stories, and today's matchup has undoubtedly brought us many memorable moments. Whether it is Gobert's challenge or Jokic's brilliance, we once again realize that the charm of basketball lies not only in the victory or defeat of the score, but also in the spirit of hard work and continuous self-transcendence on the court.