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.
Via The NBA: "Russ always knows how to find Jokić
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Russ always knows how to find Jokić
— NBA (@NBA) December 26, 2024
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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."
Russell Westbrook finds Jokic on some of the most difficult passes you'll see all year.
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) December 26, 2024
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 "
Russell Westbrook’s incredible passing ability is a cheat code with the best big man to ever do it, Nikola Jokic pic.twitter.com/J6ecT55eg8
— Beastbrook (@Beastbr00k0) December 26, 2024
@MattBrooksNBA: "Add this Russell Westbrook's reel of unbelievable passes to Nikola Jokić"
Add this Russell Westbrook's reel of unbelievable passes to Nikola Jokić pic.twitter.com/hF15NaL7so
— Matt Brooks (@MattBrooksNBA) December 26, 2024
@ginoliciousboss: "Happy the world is getting to experience the chemistry between Jokic and Westbrook.
A Christmas gift we can all enjoy together."
Happy the world is getting to experience the chemistry between Jokic and Westbrook.
— Gino Fornaro (@ginoliciousboss) December 26, 2024
A Christmas gift we can all enjoy together.
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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.
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