Nikola Jokić Makes History with Jaw-Dropping 66-Foot Buzzer-Beater

Nikola Jokić just gave basketball fans a moment they’ll never forget. In a game that already felt like a highlight reel, the Denver Nuggets star pulled off a jaw-dropping 66-foot buzzer-beater that left everyone in awe. The shot, which looked more like a quarterback’s Hail Mary than a basketball play, capped off a historic night for Jokić and helped the Nuggets secure a 132-123 win over the Sacramento Kings.

The magic happened at the end of the third quarter. With just 1.7 seconds left, Jokić grabbed the ball and launched a one-handed heave from way beyond half-court. The crowd erupted as the ball swished through the net, but Jokić? He just casually high-fived his teammates and walked off like it was no big deal.

“I took it to make it, and I did,” Jokić said after the game, downplaying the incredible shot. “It was lucky, sure, but it’s three points. It helped us.”

But that wasn’t even the best part of his night. Jokić finished the game with a monster stat line: 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists. It was his fifth straight triple-double and his 20th of the season—14 of which came before the fourth quarter even started. This performance also made him just the second player in NBA history to record a 35-20-15 game, joining the legendary Wilt Chamberlain.

Nuggets coach Michael Malone couldn’t stop gushing about his star player. “This is the best season he’s ever had,” Malone said. “And that’s saying something, considering his three MVPs, a championship, and a Finals MVP. He’s just incredible.”

The Nuggets dominated early, building a 22-point lead by halftime and extending it to 25 after Jokić’s insane shot. The Kings, led by DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis, tried to rally late but couldn’t close the gap. Every Denver starter scored at least 18 points, but Jokić was the undeniable star of the show.

Next up, the Nuggets face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, while the Kings head to New York to take on the Knicks. One thing’s for sure: Jokić’s 66-footer will be talked about for a long, long time.

Nikola Jokić Makes History with Jaw-Dropping 66-Foot Buzzer-Beater
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