Victor Wembanyama's Move On Nikola Jokic Went Viral In Nuggets-Spurs Game

Victor Wembanyama made a shot over Nikola Jokic during Saturday's game.

Jan 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

On Saturday night, the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Denver Nuggets in Texas.

During the game, Victor Wembanyama had a fantastic move on Nikola Jokic that got a lot of views on social media.

Via The NBA: "Wemby crosses & pulls from deep!

Tough move at 7′ 3″"

Wemby crosses & pulls from deep!

Tough move at 7′ 3″👀 pic.twitter.com/A0LhzBlRNu

— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2025

Many fans reacted to the highlight.

@NBABoards: "He's one year away from him and the Spurs being totally unstoppable."

He's one year away from him and the Spurs being totally unstoppable.

— NBA Hoops Online (@NBABoards) January 5, 2025

@HeirMax: "He's a problem"

He's a problem https://t.co/IYHWZNvQYb

— Marques (@HeirMax) January 5, 2025

@EraSpurs: "Wemby just hit a hang cross three on Jokic off a called isolation"

Wemby just hit a hang cross three on Jokic off a called isolation

— Spurs Era (@EraSpurs) January 5, 2025

Wembanyama finished with 20 points, 23 rebounds, three assists, one steal and four blocks while shooting 7/19 from the field and 2/12 from the three-point range in 39 minutes of playing time.

However, the Spurs lost by a score of 122-111 (in overtime).

Via StatMamba: "Victor Wembanyama all-time ranks among centers before turning 21 y/o:

1st in BLK
1st in 3PM
2nd in PTS
2nd in AST
5th in STL
7th in REB"

Victor Wembanyama all-time ranks among centers before turning 21 y/o:

1st in BLK
1st in 3PM
2nd in PTS
2nd in AST
5th in STL
7th in REB pic.twitter.com/H8yJjUV494

— StatMamba (@StatMamba) January 4, 2025

On the other side, Jokic finished the victory with 46 points, nine rebounds, ten assists, two steals and two blocks while shooting 19/35 from the field and 3/8 from the three-point range in 43 minutes of playing time.

Via NBA World: "Nikola Jokic over his last 5 games:

46 PTS - 9 REB - 10 AST
41 PTS - 18 REB - 9 AST
23 PTS - 17 REB - 15 AST
36 PTS - 22 REB - 11 AST
37 PTS - 9 REB - 8 AST

The Nuggets are 4-1 in this span."

Nikola Jokic over his last 5 games:

46 PTS - 9 REB - 10 AST
41 PTS - 18 REB - 9 AST
23 PTS - 17 REB - 15 AST
36 PTS - 22 REB - 11 AST
37 PTS - 9 REB - 8 AST

The Nuggets are 4-1 in this span. 🃏 pic.twitter.com/DvIM3YcJmR

— NBA World (@NBAW0RLD24) January 5, 2025

The Nuggets and Spurs will have one more meeting (in Denver) on April 2.

Jokic has gone 4-2 in six matchups against Wembanyama.