Ivica Zubac’s improvement gives Nuggets more to deal with in series vs. Clippers

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Ivica Zubac’s improvement gives Nuggets more to deal with in series vs. Clippers

The biggest difference from the last time the Nuggets and Clippers squared off in the playoffs lies in one of the few remaining players on either side, L.A.’s Ivica Zubac.

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Denver's all-world center will be the focus of the Clippers' stingy defense, with 7-foot Ivica Zubac the focal point of their attack.

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Nikola Jokic on Ivica Zubac: 'He was kind of one-dimensional before...he's really evolving his game'

Nikola Jokic on Ivica Zubac: “He was kind of one-dimensional before. But now he can post up, he can pass from the pocket. He’s really evolving his game.” “He’s a really good defender…it’s going to be a fun matchup.”Source: reddit What’s the buzz on Twitter? Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU Stretch Zu propaganda CONTINUES pic./iro6366xzl – 4:28 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn Nikola Jokic was asked if he feels a difference in regular season and playo…