Nikola Jokic led an amazing basketball game that shocked the NBA world. The Denver Nuggets surprised everyone by coming back from an 18-point deficit in the last quarter to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-127. The top moment was amazing, with Jokic making an awesome 39-foot shot just as the final sound in the court reverberated.
Jokic’s game-changing 39-footer triumph sparks fan theories
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Jokic, with 34 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, etched his name in the annals of NBA history. Tying the game at 127 with a clutch jumper and sealing the deal with an audacious shot from the right sideline, he showcased a mastery of the game that transcends the ordinary. A bewildered fan on Twitter captured the essence of the moment with a humorous observation: “I was told he hates the sport; someone must’ve messed with his settings.”
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I was told he hates the sport someone must’ve messed with his settings
— alex (@thenewmoves) January 5, 2024
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Kevon Looney’s hard defense did not stop “The Joker” from trying a Hail Mary. When referees looked at the video replay, everyone in the audience sighed heavily. The review just made it clearer that Jokic had done the impossible right before the last bell rang.
Jokic scored the game-winning shot, then ran back to the Denver Nuggets bench where his teammates surrounded and hugged him in a big celebration. This last shot won the game at 39 feet.