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Nikola Jokic's Pass Is Going Viral In Nuggets-76ers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jan 16, 2024 8:24 PM ET

On Tuesday evening, the Denver Nuggets are playing the 76ers in Philadelphia.

The last two MVPs (Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid) are going head-to-head for the first time this season.

During the first half, Jokic had a spectacular pass that got a lot of views on social media.

Jokic was being guarded by Tobias Harris and threw a one-handed assist to Aaron Gordon, who finished off the play with a layup.

Joker's got eyes everywhere https://t.co/5xZo5MZK9N pic.twitter.com/hT5Sxx0MiR
— NBA (@NBA) January 17, 2024

Jokic continues to have exciting passes nearly every night, and came into the matchup with averages of 25.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 9.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 58.2% from the field and 35.0% from the three-point range in 40 games.

The Nuggets are the third seed in the Western Conference and have a 28-13 record in their first 41 games.

They are coming off a 117-109 victory over Buddy Hield and the Indiana Pacers.

In 33 minutes of playing time, Jokic put up 25 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists while shooting 12/13 from the field.

Currently, the Nuggets are 7-3 over their last ten games and also in the middle of a two-game winning streak.

Following Philadelphia, they will travel to Boston for a showdown with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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