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Russell Westbrook's Pass To Nikola Jokic Went Viral In Nuggets-Suns Game
Dec 19, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) passes the ball during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets are playing the Suns in Phoenix, Arizona.

During the game, Russell Westbrook made an excellent pass to Nikola Jokic that got a lot of views on social media.

Westbrook had seven points, two rebounds and one assist while shooting 3/5 from the field in his first six minutes of playing time.

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Westbrook and Jokic have developed an excellent connection in their short time together as teammates.

Many fans were excited about the highlight.

@SwipaCam: "Russell Westbrook finds Jokic on some of the most difficult passes you'll see all year.

What a pass."

@Beastbr00k0: "Russell Westbrook’s incredible passing ability is a cheat code with the best big man to ever do it, Nikola Jokic "

@MattBrooksNBA: "Add this Russell Westbrook's reel of unbelievable passes to Nikola Jokić"

@ginoliciousboss: "Happy the world is getting to experience the chemistry between Jokic and Westbrook.

A Christmas gift we can all enjoy together."

Westbrook came into the night with averages of 12.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 32.3% from the three-point range in 27 games.

He has helped lead the Nuggets to the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 16-11 record in 27 games.

The 2017 MVP has also spent time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers over 17 seasons.


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

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