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Russell Westbrook's Pass To Nikola Jokic Went Viral In Nuggets-Suns Game

Russell Westbrook made an excellent pass during Wednesday's game.

Ben Stinar

Dec 19, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) passes the ball during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Dec 19, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) passes the ball during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Nuggets lost by a score of 110-100.

On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets are playing the Suns in Phoenix, Arizona.

During the game, Russell Westbrook made an excellent pass to Nikola Jokic that got a lot of views on social media.

Westbrook had seven points, two rebounds and one assist while shooting 3/5 from the field in his first six minutes of playing time.

Via The NBA: "Russ always knows how to find Jokić 🔥

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Westbrook and Jokic have developed an excellent connection in their short time together as teammates.

Many fans were excited about the highlight.

@SwipaCam: "Russell Westbrook finds Jokic on some of the most difficult passes you'll see all year.

What a pass."

@Beastbr00k0: "Russell Westbrook’s incredible passing ability is a cheat code with the best big man to ever do it, Nikola Jokic 👀🍿"

@MattBrooksNBA: "Add this Russell Westbrook's reel of unbelievable passes to Nikola Jokić"

@ginoliciousboss: "Happy the world is getting to experience the chemistry between Jokic and Westbrook.

A Christmas gift we can all enjoy together."

Westbrook came into the night with averages of 12.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 32.3% from the three-point range in 27 games.

He has helped lead the Nuggets to the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 16-11 record in 27 games.

The 2017 MVP has also spent time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers over 17 seasons.

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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.