Nikola Jokic delivered a show-stopping performance as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings 132-123. The Serbian superstar notched his fifth consecutive triple-double, but it was his jaw-dropping 66-ft three-pointer at the third-quarter buzzer that stole the spotlight.
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With 1.7 seconds left and Denver leading 110-85, Jokic unleashed a deep shot that swished through the net, leaving fans and commentators in awe. He finished the game with 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists, joining NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in history to record such numbers in a single game.
Humbled by the moment, Jokic said, “It’s a lucky shot, not a high-percentage one, but I took it to help us.” The NBA honored his brilliance with a reel celebrating his greatest three-pointers, cementing his place among the league’s finest.
