{"id":190861,"date":"2025-10-05T04:27:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T04:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/190861\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T04:27:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T04:27:08","slug":"denver-nuggets-jalen-pickett-drains-impressive-preseason-buzzer-beater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/190861\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Nuggets’ Jalen Pickett Drains Impressive Preseason Buzzer Beater"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Denver Nuggets<\/a>‘ third-year guard Jalen Pickett put together an impressive highlight of note during their very first preliminary showing of the new season vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.<\/p>\n

In the middle of the Nuggets’ preseason fourth quarter vs. the Timberwolves, as Denver was trailing by double digits with just over four minutes to go, Pickett would attempt a one-legged miracle three-point shot over Minnesota rookie Joan Beringer.<\/p>\n

Pickett would sink it with ease, and thus, making for one of the best plays seen throughout the night in San Diego.<\/p>\n

Jalen Pickett… HOW?!?! \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

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The buzzer-beater was a cherry on top for a productive first preseason showing for Pickett, albeit ending in a 116-126 Nuggets loss to the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n

Within 14 minutes, the Nuggets guard emerged as the second-highest scorer on the roster for the night, second to just Aaron Gordon. Pickett had 13 points, three rebounds, and four assists, cashing in three total three-pointers off the bench.<\/p>\n

Superstar Nikola Jokic finished on his part with 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists on 4\/5 shooting.<\/p>\n

In the end, the Nuggets would fall in a less-than-ideal performance defensively against a Timberwolves group that was without the services of Anthony Edwards, Mike Conley, and Julius Randle for their first preseason performance. <\/p>\n

Bones Hyland would lead the way for the Wolves off the bench, posting 18 points in 22 minutes.<\/p>\n

But at least for Pickett, the night didn’t end without popping off for his own big play in their first live game setting of the new season.<\/p>\n

During his last season in Denver, Pickett remained a deeper bench piece of the Nuggets’ rotation, appearing in 49 total games at just over 13 minutes a night, averaging 4.1 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 42.8% from the field.<\/p>\n

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Apr 9, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) celebrates after making a three point shot against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images \/ Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

This year, while the Nuggets’ bench will be taking a step forward through their offseason improvements, he will likely see an expanded role out of the 25-year-old simply due to internal development. And if more attention-grabbing plays like this are in play, he’ll keep getting looks his way in the second unit.<\/p>\n

Expect an expanded role on Pickett’s part heading into year three, with more highlights soon to come over the course of the campaign on the horizon.<\/p>\n