Nuggets' Nikola Jokic hits wild buzzer-beating banked 3 to stun Warriors

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic added a new chapter to his incredible career. 

The two-time MVP and reigning NBA champion sunk the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, banking in a game-winning three from near half-court to send the four-time champs to their fourth loss in five games. 

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, #15, hits a three-pointer over Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney to give the Nuggets the win in an NBA basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Loren Elliott)

With 3.6 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter and the game tied 127-127, Aaron Gordon inbounded the ball to Jokic, who took three dribbles before pulling up from just beyond half-court. 

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The game-winner completed an 18-point comeback for the Nuggets, who went on a 25-4 run to close the game. 

"That was the last option with that play," Jokic said, according to ESPN. "I just took a shot. I think those shots are the easiest shots to take. You don't have any other options. So actually, when I felt it, I thought, 'Oh, I'm going to bank this.' You can see the flight of the ball, and I just knew I was going to bank it."

Jokic finished the night with 34 points, 10 assists and 9 rebounds, as the Nuggets improved to 24-11 on the year. 

Nikola Jokic, #15 of the Denver Nuggets, celebrates after making the game winning three-point basket against the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 4, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco. (Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images)

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It was a stunning loss for the Warriors, who held a 123-105