In their most recent match against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Denver Nuggets failed to secure their 11th victory of the season, losing 10-6 to Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets. They won dominantly by 25 points, improving their record to 9-6.
Obviously, Nikola Jokic’s 30+ points is one of the highlights of the match, but his tremendous showcase of skills with a full-court shot showed what type of domination they had over the Lakers.
Jokic finished the game with an impressive stat line, contributing 34 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. His performance was a key factor in the Nuggets’ dominant second-half performance, during which they outscored the Lakers 70-39.
With 0.3 seconds left in the quarter, Nikola Jokic attempts the first ever full-court tip in. HTF was this so close?? 🤣🤣pic.twitter.com/5IFrLaqZbP
— Hot Hand Theory (@HotHandTheory) November 24, 2024
With just 0.3 seconds left in the third quarter, Jokic received a lob pass from Peyton Watson and attempted his first-ever one-handed shot from near the half-court line. Then, the almost full-court shot has been called one of the season’s most memorable moments by many.
Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP, led the Nuggets to their first NBA title in 2022-23. He boasts a 13-1 record against the Lakers, averaging 27.7 points, 14.2 rebounds, and 10.5 assists with impressive shooting stats.
Fans react to Nikola Jokic’s epic full-court shot
The shot didn’t go in, but if it had, it would have been a moment fans would remember forever. Fans quickly took to social media to praise the three-time MVP for his bold attempt.
@snnneee noted, “The thing is he would probably crush at waterpolo too.”
The thing is he would probably crush at waterpolo too
— Villanelle (@snnneee) November 24, 2024
@chaeduri described it as “full court slap.”
full court slap
— duri (@chaeduri) November 25, 2024
@metoprole wrote, “He will make one of these someday in a playoff game.”
“Think LeBron would’ve probably retired on the spot if that shit went in,” joked @adhi_SRF1995.
Think LeBron would've probably retired on the spot if that shit went in lol
— Adhithya (@adhi_SRF1995) November 24, 2024
Anohter user @ss82711 wrote, “Looks like me slapping at mosquitoes.”
Looks like me slapping at mosquitoes
— Giannis Fanboy 84 (@ss82711) November 24, 2024
