Nikola Jokic Makes Absurd Pass In Nuggets-Mavs Game

Nikola Jokic made an excellent pass during Tuesday's game.
Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to pass in the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to pass in the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

On Tuesday night, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are playing the Dallas Mavericks in Texas.

During the first half, Nikola Jokic made an excellent pass that got a lot of views on social media.

Jamal Murray then made a three-pointer to complete the assist.

Via The Denver Nuggets: "This Nikola pass 😳"

Jokic had two points, six rebounds, four assists and one block while shooting 1/1 from the field in his first ten minutes of playing time.

Many fans commented on his exciting pass.

@dawnymob: "Jokic playmaking, murray shot-making, russ defense"

@chandchandman: "If Luka did this it would be all over NBA’s account and up on the top 10 highlight reel but Jok does it and it’s meh. πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ"

@geraldine_alfaro17: "Blue arrow unleash!🏹 What a way to start!"

@reubs._1: "8min 11 points. 3/5 from 3. Murray cooking them boys. Apologize to this man πŸ˜’"

Nikola Jokic
Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jokic came into play with outstanding averages of 31.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 55.5% from the field and 47.4% from the three-point range in 33 games.

This is the second straight game the Mavs and Nuggets are playing in Dallas.

Jokic helped lead the Nuggets to a 112-101 victory over the Mavs on Sunday.

He finished with 19 points, 18 rebounds, nine assists and two steals while shooting 6/13 from the field.

The Nuggets are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 23-15 record in their first 38 games of the season.

They have won three straight.


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Ben Stinar
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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.