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NBA Fans React to Nikola Jokic Swishing Fully-Guarded Corner Three Over Deandre Ayton

The Nuggets star continues to defy the odds.

Mike Kadlick

Jokic is not human.
Jokic is not human. / Screenshot via @NBA on X
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With time winding down on the shock clock and Portland Trailblazers center DeAndre Ayton firmly in his grill, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic threw up a prayer from the corner on Monday night.

He hit it, of course. Because he's Nikola Jokic.

Here's a look at the absurd play from the three-time MVP:

The rainbow-style three-pointer gave the Nuggets a 26-13 lead over Portland, and it also gave NBA fans a chance to talk about just how incredible of a player Jokic is. Here's a look at some of the best reactions across X (formerly Twitter):

Jokic is averaging a triple-double so far this season—notching 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.3 assists per game as the Nuggets have gotten out to a 34-19 start to their 2024-25 campaign.

The 6'11" is putting together quite a résumé for his potential fourth NBA MVP award.

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Mike Kadlick
MIKE KADLICK

Mike Kadlick is a contributor to the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI in November 2024, he covered the New England Patriots for WEEI sports radio in Boston and continues to do so for CLNS Media. He has a master's in public relations from Boston University. Kadlick is also an avid runner and a proud lover of all things pizza.

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