(Video) Nikola Jokic shoots incredible half-court buzzer-beater in another near 50-point outing

Nuggets star man Nikola Jokic recently 'turned heads' after he made an insane half-court shot against the Hawks in the NBA.

(Video) Nikola Jokic shoots incredible half-court buzzer-beater in another near 50-point outing

Nikola Jokic

After suffering a harsh loss against the Washington Wizards a day before, the Denver Nuggets played against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night. Nikola Jokic, the standout player for the Nuggets, was playing at his peak as usual. He has performed admirably for his side, most recently dropping a 56-point game against the Wizards.

He followed that up with another extraordinary performance against the Hawks. The Nuggets blew up the Hawks side by 111-141 with Jokic starring for his side. He dropped a whopping 48 points, 14 rebounds and 8 assists. Not only that, as the first half came to an end, Nikola Jokic made a spectacular shot from almost half-court. This shot has been making rounds on the internet lately.

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In 19 minutes of playing time, Jokic shot 8/13 from the field and 2/2 from three-point range to complete the first two quarters with 25 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. He then backed it up with another 23 points in the second half of the matchup. Against the Wizards, Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists. This continues to be one of his NBA career’s top stat lines.

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Performing with these stats in back-to-back games showcases the level of basketball Jokic is playing for his side this season. He has been appealing for this year’s 2025 NBA MVP Award. The Nuggets star has already won it thrice and is eyeing a historic 4th award this season. It will be interesting to watch how Jokic performs going forward into the 2024-25 NBA season.

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Nikola Jokic calls for ‘reaction’ from teammates after poor performances in the NBA

Since the 2024–25 NBA season began, the Denver Nuggets have not lived up to the expectations. Nikola Jokic most recently crushed the Washington Wizards in an NBA game that set a new career high. The Nuggets lost in spite of this. Moreover, Jokic was unhappy at the defeat and demanded a “reaction” from his staff and players.

A reaction. In my country, where I’m coming from, after this kind of stretch you’re gonna get a paycheck that is a little bit less than you are worth. So, maybe that’s what we need to do. Maybe a little motivation that way.

Nikola Jokic said

Just after Jokic said this, he received a ‘reaction’ from his teammates in their latest matchup. Michael Porter Jr. tied his season-high scoring total with 26 points on 12 of 17 from the field against the Atlanta Hawks. Porter constantly attacked the paint, and the Nuggets repeatedly hit him on backdoor passes.

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Starting in place of the injured Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook did a good job of laying the groundwork for Jokic and the others early on. Westbrook spearheaded the Nuggets‘ defensive attack as well. It remains to be seen how far the Nuggets can go despite inconsistent form.