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[Saba Sports News] Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, typically unflappable on the court, unleashed a wave of emotion following his thrilling victory over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. In a moment reminiscent of Steph Curry, Jokic nailed a last-second, 40-foot three-pointer, securing a 130-127 win at the Chase Center in San Francisco. His reaction was as if one of his beloved horses had triumphed in the Kentucky Derby.
Jokic’s joy eclipsed even the elation of the Nuggets’ NBA championship win. This is the player who remained undisturbed by a bleeding, serious gash on his arm during a game weeks earlier, and who dreams of distancing himself from his basketball fame post-retirement. However, his reaction to Thursday’s win against the Warriors might be the most compelling evidence of his deep love for basketball.
The game-winning shot topped off another remarkable performance by the two-time MVP. The Serbian center racked up 34 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 steals, shooting an impressive 13/16 from the field.