Lightning spell for Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić
Already deprived of MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander etc Giannis AntetokounmpoTeam World could not count on two main players: Port Doncic etc Nikola Jokic.
Still present on the floor for match against Team Stripesin the end they only played for five minutes. And that’s it. Facing a team of stars, both will remain seated throughout the match.
Hit in the thigh, Luka Dončić (2 points, 4 assists) obviously did not take any risks, and the day before he announced the color. “I think I’ll play a little bit. Every All-Star selection is a privilege. I’ll move on from that later. I’m a six-time All-Star now, and not everyone can say they’re an All-Star. So I’m enjoying every moment and just trying to enjoy it to the fullest.”
For Nikola Jokic (0 points, 0 of 1 shooting), there is no real injury, even if he takes care of his knee that sidelined him for a month. In general, the Serbian has never been in his element at the All-Star Game, and he warned that this Team World – Team USA format is not a source of additional motivation. “Personally, I’m going to play the way I play every year… I’m not sure it will give me any extra desire, because I play the same way every match. So for me, no.”
2026-02-16 07:57:00
