Nikola Jokić delivered a game-winning buzzer-beater to carry the Denver Nuggets past the Golden State Warriors 130-127 at the Chase Center. In a last-ditch effort, Jokić pulled up from the side logo and banked in the shot over Warriors’ Kevon Looney, sparking a wild celebration in San Francisco.

Despite trailing by 18 points with just over six minutes remaining, the Nuggets staged a comeback. The Warriors had dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Nuggets by 20 points and scoring 44 points as a team in that period. However, the Nuggets gradually narrowed the gap, and Jokić tied the game with a step-back bucket with 26 seconds left.

Following a turnover forced on the defensive end, Jokić stepped up and delivered the decisive shot. Jokić fell just short of a triple-double, contributing 34 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds while shooting an impressive 13-of-16 from the field. Aaron Gordon added 30 points and nine rebounds, and Jamal Murray finished with 25 points.

For the Warriors, Stephen Curry led with 30 points and six assists, while Klay Thompson contributed 24 points, and Jonathan Kuminga finished with 16 points. The thrilling victory marked a remarkable turnaround for the Nuggets, showcasing their resilience and clutch performance led by Nikola Jokić.