Nikola Jokić’s Latest Behind-the-Back Dime Had ‘NBA on TNT’ Crew in Awe

The Denver Nuggets star had a breathtaking pass last night that floored the “NBA on TNT” crew.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić wasted no time making his first highlight play of the night in Thursday’s 114–106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

With 10:26 to play in the first quarter, Jokić was at the left elbow with his back to the basket, and dropped a behind-the-back dime to a cutting Justin Holiday for an easy layup. 

The NBA on TNT crew was left floored, failing to find the words for Jokić’s unreal dish.

The TNT crew react to Jokic's pass. pic.twitter.com/8ADlOL5UHQ

— n i k o l a e s t h e t i c (@nikolaesthetic) February 9, 2024

The pass to Holiday was one of nine assists for Jokić on the night. He also finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds, falling one assist shy of a triple-double.

The Nuggets improved to 36–16 on the season, and now sit  in a two-way tie with the Minnesota Timberwolves atop the Western Conference, as the franchise chases its second straight championship.

Here are some of the best reactions from NBA fans to Jokić’s highlight reel pass on Thursday night:

Jokic saw Luka do this and said imma one up him https://t.co/BZBw8sehJZ

— EpicNormie (@EpicNormie_) February 9, 2024

This is why I love joker, he is just too good https://t.co/LUa75jREfS

— Nasir Amir (@_Ameerjr) February 9, 2024

Babe wake up new Jokić pass just dropped pic.twitter.com/ccSL2JJXuB

— Katy Winge (@katywinge) February 9, 2024

AS skills challenge should simply be Jokic and Luka challenging each other to as many absurd passes as possible https://t.co/T1gllYQ6s1

— Adhithya (@adhi_SRF1995) February 9, 2024