Nikola Jokić

On a night that would ultimately be defined by accuracy and precision in everything he attempted, Nikola Jokić, in his own fearlessly-unique way, decided to test the depths of even his own greatness. Coalescing his creativity, once-in-a-generation passing gifts, and photographic memory into a single breathtaking sequence, the Denver Nuggets superstar hauls in a rebound, pivoting into an outlet passing position in a single motion. As if allowing his intrusive thoughts to win, Jokić opts for the unthinkable, zipping a perfectly-placed pass the entire length of the floor, out of reach of every Washington Wizards defender, and into the outstretched arms of his teammate to set up an otherworldly transition score. The coast-to-coast dime chronicled Jokić’s night effectively, as the three-time Most Valuable Player required just 10 shot attempts to coordinate a wire-to-wire win on February 22, 2024. Pinpoint throughout, Jokić tallied 21 points — on a perfect 100 percent shooting — along with 19 rebounds, 15 assists, and one steal, officially checking Washington off as the final team on his triple-double bingo board. It also made Jokić just NBA history’s third-ever player to produce a triple-double against every team.

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