2025 RBA Finals Game Three

Joker’s triple double is the key to Luthadel’s success.  Nevada now leads series 2-1.

Nikola Jokic was the man tonight.  He scored 26 points on 9-25 shooting.  He also added twelve rebounds and twelve assists to complete the triple double.  In total, three Allomancers scored at least 20 points.  Luthadel held the vaulted Nevada offense to only 18 in the fourth quarter.  Luthadel takes Game Three, 113-99.

     Nevada forward, Jalen Williams, was the Gambler’s leading scorer.  Williams had 26 points to go along with six boards and six dimes.  Wemby sat out tonight due to load management.  He will also be sitting out Game Four as well.  

The injury bug struck Nevada again tonight.  Star forward, Jalen Williams, is down and won’t return until Game Seven (if necessary).  That’s two of the Gambler’s starting five out with injuries.  Nevada will have to look to the role players to step up if they want to close out the series.

Top Scores - Nev: J. Williams 26, C. Braun 19, K. Porzingis 15  Lut: N. Jokic 26, J. Smith 26, I. Quickly 20

Top Rebouners - Nev:  S. Aldama 11, R. Gobert 10, C. Braun 7, K. Porter 7 Nev: N. Jokic 12, J. Smith 11, D. DiVincenzo 7

Top Assists - Nev: K. Porter 6, J. Williams 6, S. Aldama 4 Lut: N. Jokic 12, D. DiVincenzo 5, C. Kispert 5

FG Shooting - Nev: 45.8% (44-96)  Lut: 50.0% (47-94)

3pt Shooting - Nev: 28.6% (6-21) Lur: 47.4% (9-19)

FT Shooting - Nev: 71.4% (5-7) Lut: 83.3% (10-12)

Match replayed with Stratomatic Basketball

Next match - RBA Finals Game Four /  #2 Nevada at #4 Luthadel (Nevada leads 2–1)