Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic is finally back in action. After being absent for five consecutive games because of an ankle injury, Jokic returned to the court on Wednesday night and played just like his old self — just absolutely dominant.
The three-time NBA Most Valuable Player stuffed the stat sheets with a triple-double against the Milwaukee Bucks, who did not have Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard due to injuries. Jokic clobbered the Bucks with 39 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds in 38 minutes of floor duty.
One of the dimes he threw during the contest may very well be the assist of the year.
In the third quarter, Jokic looked as though he was going to attack the basket, as he put the ball on the floor from the top of the 3-point line.
Just when he reached the painted area, Jokic pivoted to his left but before finishing his spin move, he already had the ball delivered right in the hands of Aaron Gordon, who made a baseline cut for an easy bucket.
This Jokic angle is WILD pic.twitter.com/ALSHxrBcxw
— Zach Bye (@byesline) March 27, 2025
That was just a great pass from Jokic — and poor defensive awareness by the Bucks.
Fans react to Nikola Jokic’s incredible assist in Nuggets-Bucks
The internet lost it with that Jokic pass, of course.
“THIS PASS BY NIKOLA JOKIC IS INSANE 😱”
THIS PASS BY NIKOLA JOKIC IS INSANE 😱
— Mark Jackson’s Burner (@casualtakeking) March 27, 2025
“No way Jokic threw this pass wtf”
No way Nikola Jokic threw this pass wtf pic.twitter.com/0iFrBTJ9Ie
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) March 27, 2025
“Jokic throwing absurd passes with flair”
Nikola Jokic throwing absurd passes with flair pic.twitter.com/Qi4CuH1wD3
— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) March 27, 2025
“Jokic with one of his best passes this season”
Jokic with one of his best passes this season pic.twitter.com/UPv7HMnDpp
— Tedd Buddwell 🏀🏈 (@TedBuddy8) March 27, 2025
“Can’t get over this Jokić pass”
Can’t get over this Jokić pass pic.twitter.com/uMkg4S2HgE
— Nuggets World 🌎 (@NuggetsWorldd) March 27, 2025
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