Jokic Finds the Antidote: US Analysts Spot a Rare Flaw in the Serbian Star's Game, but He Has the Perfect Answer

Pulse Sports Team 10:10 - 30 October 2026

Nikola Jokic continues to push boundaries in the NBA, yet American analysts have managed to highlight a rare area of concern. Pundits have pointed out one aspect of his game that is currently falling short of his usual elite standards.

NuggLove analyst David Decker took a deep dive into Nikola Jokic's numbers, highlighting his shooting struggles from beyond the arc following recent knee issues.

Factoring in both the regular season and playoffs since returning from injury, Jokic is shooting just a modest 28.5% from three-point range.

That mark is a noticeable dip compared to previous years, when the Serbian superstar was a lethal threat from deep, dragging opposing big men out to the perimeter.

Still, the world's best player proved once again why he is a three-time MVP, demonstrating that perimeter shooting is by no means required for him to dictate the game.

In Denver's 104-91 victory over the Pelicans, Jokic logged a triple-double with 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists—without attempting a single three-pointer.

Instead, he shifted his focus inside, converting seven of his eight field goals directly in the paint. That comfort zone serves as the perfect temporary adjustment while he recalibrates his outside shot.

The performance also carried historic weight, marking Jokic's 200th career regular-season triple-double and inching him closer to all-time leader Russell Westbrook (209).

While his three-point percentage currently blemishes an otherwise flawless stat sheet, the Serbian maestro proves night in and night out that basketball IQ always trumps raw numbers.