Nikola Jokic's Full-Court Finish Over Victor Wembanyama Went Viral In Spurs-Nuggets Game

Nikola Jokic had an impressive highlight during Tuesday's game.
Apr 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dunks the ball as San
Apr 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dunks the ball as San / Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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On Tuesday evening, the Denver Nuggets are playing the San Antonio Spurs (at home) in Colorado.

During the game, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic had an impressive highlight.

Jokic got the rebound and went all the way down the court, where he finished a layup as star rookie Victor Wembanyama contested his shot.

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

The Nuggets are also among the best teams in the NBA with a 52-23 record in 75 games, which has them tied for the first seed in the Western Conference.

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and most recently defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 130-101.

Following San Antonio, the Nuggets will visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday evening.

As for Wembanyama, he has an excellent chance to win the 2024 Rookie of The Year Award.

He is averaging 21.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.4 blocks per contest while shooting 46.8% from the field and 32.3% from the three-point range in 66 games.

However, the Spurs are the 15th seed (last place) in the Western Conference with an 18-57 record in 75 games.

Following Denver, the Spurs will visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday evening.


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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.