How can Nuggets maximize Nikola Jokic's defense in playoffs? “I'm not really good defensively one-on-one”

If the annual playoff referendum on Nikola Jokic's defense has already commenced, Jokic himself might have put an amusing stop to it during the first round. As self-deprecating as ever, he didn't mince words when asked how he can guard Lakers center Anthony Davis better after a barrage of buckets forced Michael Malone to cross-match, hiding Jokic on a lesser scoring threat in Game 2. “He's an offensive monster, and defensive, too,” Jokic said. Davis exposed Jokic in Game 2 for a staggering six-minute stretch that mercifully became a footnote in Denver's dramatic comeback win.