Kendrick Perkins Lauds Ivica Zubac’s Lockdown Defense on Nikola Jokic in Clippers Force 7

Evica Zobak The box degree did not lightly shine on Thursday. However, his defensive effort, especially on Nicolas GokicHe proved that he is invaluable. This directly affects the La Clippers 111-105 Game 6 victory over Denver Nuggets, Zubac was praised by many analysts and fans, including Kindrik Perkins.

After forcing La Clippers to game 7, Perkins praised the Ivika Zobak heroic defensive performance in a post on X/Twitter:

“Included defensive performance tonight by Zubac !!! His individual defense against JOKIC is one of the best defense I have seen,” Berkins is raining the Los Angeles Center with noble compliments.

as Cleibers“The main defender of Jokic, Zubac played a decisive role in reducing the MVP effect three times. In the second half, Jokic was limited to only five points and two times during the shooting 2 against 9 of the field.

The game 6 was first marked in the series that Jokic failed to obtain at least double, as it ended with 25 points, seven rebound balls and eight decisive passes. Each of these statistics is less than the average of the previous five games of the series.

Regardless of three blocks and theft, Evica Zobak ended tonight with 10 points and six balls on fire by 83.3 %.

Nicolas Jokic Evica Zobak praised before the qualifiers

Evica Zobak improved jumps and borders during the 2024-2025 season, making it the best campaign in his nine-year career. The Zubac improvements were even recognized by Nicolas JOKIC before the 2025 qualifiers.

“It was a kind of dimensions before,” said Jokic via Dnvr Nuggets. “But now he can publish, he can pass from the pocket. He is really developing his game. He is really good defender … that will be a pleasant match”

For the first time in his career, the average Zobak was dual with 16.8 points and 12.6 rebounds throughout the normal season. The Bosnian National also published its highest professional levels in passes and theft for each game.

However, Zubac was not named as the best improved player. He finished second behind Dyson Daniels in Atlanta (332), and ran 186 total points.

Zubac carried its impressive shape to the post -season, as he was one of the main contributors to Los Angeles, with an average of 18.7 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 2.3 APG and 1.9 ‘Steals+Blocks.

Game 7 between La Clippers and Denver Nags He will play in Arena Paul on Saturday.