Nikola Jokic stuns with behind-the-back crosscourt pass in preseason loss
A no-look, behind-the-back feed from Nikola Jokic to Cameron Johnson became the viral highlight of Denver’s 109–97 preseason defeat to Utah.
Denver Nuggets fell 109-97 to the Utah Jazz in an NBA preseason game, but the headlines after the match belonged to center Nikola Jokic for a single, spectacular play.
Jokic played just 14 minutes and finished with 3 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, yet it was one feed that dominated social media and highlight reels.
Behind-the-back, crosscourt magic
From near the baseline Jokic threaded a no-look, behind-the-back crosscourt pass through three defenders and found Cameron Johnson in the right corner for a three-pointer — a play that left fans and commentators scrambling for adjectives.
The NBA itself shared the clip on social media, summing up the moment: "NO-LOOK. CROSSCOURT. BEHIND-THE-BACK DIME. ARE YOU SERIOUS, JOKER 🤯" — NBA (@NBA) October 4, 2026.
Even though the regular season has not yet begun, the pass provided an early reminder of Jokic's passing instincts and court vision — skills that have defined his place among the league's elite playmakers.
Video of the sequence circulated widely after the game, and while Denver were unable to convert the result into a preseason win, the highlight is already being replayed as a taste of what fans may expect when the season opens.
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