Nikola Jokic's Move On Steph Curry Went Viral In Warriors-Nuggets Game

Nikola Jokic pulled off a great ball fake on Steph Curry.

Apr 27, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) hug after game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors played a thrilling game in Colorado.

The Nuggets won by a score of 119-115.

During the game, Nikola Jokic had an incredible ball fake on Steph Curry that got a lot of views on social media (h/t House of Highlights).

He faked a pass, which had Curry looking in the other direction.

The three-time MVP then nailed a shot over the two-time MVP.

Many people reacted to the highlight.

BasketNews: "Nikola Jokic’s fake move was so slick, it left Steph Curry guessing 🫣"

Nikola Jokic’s fake move was so slick, it left Steph Curry guessing 🫣pic.twitter.com/o72P5Hp1S4

— BasketNews (@BasketNews_com) December 4, 2024

@TedBuddy8: "Nuggets play of the game. Jokic completely fakes out Steph Curry by raising the ball above his head"

Nuggets play of the game. Jokic completely fakes out Steph Curry by raising the ball above his head pic.twitter.com/1mJQuCE6zG

— Tedd Buddwell 🏀🏈 (@TedBuddy8) December 4, 2024

NBA UK: "Jokic had him LOST with the fake! 🃏"

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Jokic had him LOST with the fake! 🃏#EmiratesNBACup pic.twitter.com/c6Vz8uBbF3

— NBA UK (@NBAUK) December 4, 2024

@JelonMusks: "HORRIBLE defense…"

HORRIBLE defense… https://t.co/iiefwoy8H3

— Jelon (@JelonMusks) December 4, 2024

Jokic continued his dominance, finishing with 38 points, ten rebounds, six assists, five steals and one block while shooting 14/24 from the field and 3/4 from the three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.

The Nuggets improved to 11-8 in 19 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Western Conference.

Dec 3, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Jokic is averaging 30.1 points, 13.0 rebounds, 10.4 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 56.4% from the field and 52.2% from the three-point range in 16 games.

Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl wrote on X: "The Nuggets have been MORE reliant on Joker the past five years than the Bulls EVER were on Jordan.

Jokic is the primary rebounder, passer, playmaker and leader every game!"

The Nuggets have been MORE reliant on Joker the past five years than the Bulls EVER were on Jordan.

Jokic is the primary rebounder, passer, playmaker and leader every game! pic.twitter.com/tHeWpfcN5w

— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) December 4, 2024

As for Curry, he finished the loss with 24 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists.

The Warriors (12-8) have lost five straight games.