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Nikola Jokic's Absurd Pass Went Viral In Cavs-Nuggets Game

Nikola Jokic made an excellent pass during Sunday's game.

Ben Stinar

Mar 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots during the first
Mar 17, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots during the first / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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On Sunday evening, the Denver Nuggets hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers in Colorado.

The Nuggets dominated and won by a score of 130-101.

Nikola Jokic led the way with 26 points, 18 rebounds, 16 assists and one steal while shooting 11/18 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

During the game, Jokic made an excellent pass that went viral on social media.

The two-time MVP dished out a behind-the-back assist to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who finished the highlight with a layup.

Jokic is having another incredible season with averages of 26.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, 9.0 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 57.9% from the feild and 34.6% from the three-point range in 72 games.

With the victory, the Nuggets improved to 52-23 in 75 games, which has them as the second seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and are 30-8 in the 38 games they have hosted on their home floor in Denver.

Following the Cavs, the Nuggets will play their next game on Tuesday evening when they host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

As for the Cavs, they are the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 45-30 record in 75 games.

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games are 21-16 in the 37 games they have played on the road.

Following Denver, the Cavs will play their next game on Tuesday evening when they visit the Utah Jazz.

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Ben Stinar
BEN STINAR

Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.

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