GENIUS MOMENTS: Nikola Jokic’s Full-Court Pass Went Viral In Hawks-Nuggets Game

The Denver Nuggets welcomed the Atlanta Hawks to Denver, Colorado, on Saturday night.

A resounding 142-110 victory for the Nuggets.

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In 31 minutes of play, Nikola Jokic had another stellar effort, finishing with 19 points, 14 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, and one block. He shot 6/13 from the field and 2/3 from beyond the arc.

The two-time MVP made a spectacular pass during the game that went viral online.

In 75 games this season, Jokic has been magnificent, averaging 26.4 points, 12.4 rebounds, 9.0 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 57.8% from the field and 34.7% from beyond the arc.

With a 54-24 record in 78 games, the Nuggets have earned the first seed in the Western Conference.

On top of that, they have a fantastic home field record of 32-8 in 40 games.

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The Nuggets will head to Salt Lake City to take on the Jazz on Tuesday night, their next game after their Atlanta encounter.

After 78 games, the Hawks’ record plummeted to 36-42, putting them in tenth place in the Eastern Conference.

In their last ten games, they have a 6-4 record, however they are now on a losing run of two games.

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The Hawks will play host to Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday night following their game against the Nuggets.