'We needed a win' - Adelman elated to secure maiden victory in post-Malone era - video Dailymotion

David Adelman believes that Nikola Jokic is the most 'mentally tough person' he's ever been around in sport.

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00:00I don't really think anything wears in him, honestly.

00:03He's just the most mentally tough person I've ever been around in sports.

00:08So, like tonight, he just feels it and plays the game that's given to him.

00:13And three people are going to guard me.

00:15Somebody's open, probably two.

00:18So I just love the consistency, and I think as he did that throughout the game

00:22in the second half, he found easy baskets, free throws,

00:25because now they're disjoints a little bit.

00:28There's a little less belief when you see Jalen make three straight threes.

00:31You know, you start to feel like you have to deviate,

00:34and I didn't think we did tonight.

00:36So really good spirit with the guys.

00:38And by the way, good spirit with the guys is we lost four games in a row.

00:41That's why.

00:42We needed a win.

00:43We're trying to make the playoffs.

00:45They got together, and they got it done.

00:46On a personal level, just how nice does it feel to get a win

00:49in your first game in this role?

00:51Undefeated.

00:51You know, it's great.

00:53No, I'll be honest.

00:55This group really cares about each other.

00:58They did 48 hours ago.

00:59They do now.

01:00And it's, like I said before the game, just different roles.

01:04That's it.

01:05Everybody takes a little step up.

01:07Everybody's helping each other out like we always did,

01:09just trying to accomplish something on that given night

01:12to win that given game.

01:13And I'll see you in the next round.

01:14Yeah, I'll see you in the next round.

01:14See you in the next round.

01:23You can see it.

01:27You can see it.