Watch: Nuggets' Jokic hits most ridiculous buzzer-beater of season

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts following the win over Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena. Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Watch: Nuggets' Nikola Jokic hits most ridiculous buzzer-beater of season

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Darryn Albert | Last updated Jan 24, 2025 12:01 AM ET

Bo Nix may have some competition for the best arm in Denver.

Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic pulled another rabbit out of his hat on Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings. With 1.7 seconds remaining in the third quarter, Jokic received the inbounds from his teammate Aaron Gordon and casually flung the ball towards the basket from 3/4 court.

As if guided in by the hand of God, the ball dropped down from the heavens and landed perfectly in the net for three points.

Here is the unbelievable video:

OH MY JOKIĆ JOKIĆ JOKIĆ

HITS A NONCHALANT HEAVE FROM 3/4 COURT!! pic.twitter.com/6nn3f6kU4c

— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2025

Stephen Curry might be the only other person who could pull off something like that, and he wouldn’t be using only one hand. Jokic simply has that magic touch, no matter how far away from the basket he is.

The three-time NBA MVP impressed all night and then some, finishing with a gaudy 35-point, 22-rebound, 17-assist triple-double as Denver defeated Sacramento, 132-123.

While Jokic usually only focuses on throwing magnificent passes from 3/4 court, he can clearly find the bottom of the net from that range too.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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