Nikola Jokic Makes Ridiculous Pass In Nuggets-Hornets Game

Nikola Jokic made a fantastic pass during Saturday's game.

On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets are in North Carolina facing off against the Charlotte Hornets. 

During the first half, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic made an excellent pass that is getting a lot of attention on social media. 

Jokic was at the three-point line and threw a lob to Michael Porter Jr., who finished off the assist with a dunk. 

WHAT A PASS!!! pic.twitter.com/s1u77W7BQU

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 24, 2023

Jokic entered the evening with averages of 26.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 54.4% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in 29 games. 

He is one of the best passers in the league and continues to make exciting highlights every night. 

🗣🤝🃏 https://t.co/7DAOF3Jooa pic.twitter.com/2JOXmo1z2J

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 24, 2023

The Nuggets are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 20-10 record in their first 30 games.  

They are 6-4 over their last ten games and in the middle of a three-game winning streak. 

Most recently, the Nuggets defeated the Brooklyn Nets (at Barclays Center in New York) by a score of 122-117.

In 34 minutes of playing time, Jokic had 31 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks while shooting 12/17 from the field and 2/2 from the three-point range. 

Following the Hornets, the Nuggets will play their next game on Monday afternoon when they host Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. 

Jok for threeeee pic.twitter.com/H5vAaBmL4N

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 23, 2023

As for the Hornets, they are 7-19 in their first 26 games, which has them as the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference. 

They are 2-8 over their last ten games and in the middle of a six-game losing streak.