Nikola Jokic Hits a Record-setting triple-double is Breathtaking

Jokic recorded his 110th career triple-double after going 26-18-16. He finished his career with 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 18 assists in the Nuggets’ loss against the Pelicans.

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets created NBA history. On Friday night, the team was defeated by the New Orleans Pelicans.

Joki became the first player in history to record a game with 26 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists.

The Nuggets fell to the Pelicans by a score of 115-110, but they can find heart in possessing the world’s most remarkable player. And, to be honest, maybe one day.

Despite ESPN’s absurd belief that Jokic isn’t in MVP contention this early in the season, he should easily win the award for the third time in four years.

Denver is currently 9-3 this season, and if Jokic stays healthy, they have a good opportunity to win back-to-back championships.

The Nuggets are 9-3 on the season and 2-1 in the NBA’s first “tournament of the season.” The victor receives the NBA Cup, although Denver is hoping for another Larry O’Brien Trophy.

Last year, the team won it for the first time ever, and as long as Jokic continues to make history, they will be the favorites to do it again.

The distance between Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic is closing.

Jokic led the Nuggets to a win over the Pelicans on November 12, 2023, with 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists, his third triple-double of the 2023-24 season and the 108th of his career.

Jokic moved into fourth position on the NBA’s all-time triple-double list, breaking a tie with Jason Kidd and LeBron James. He has since boosted his number and is closing in on the all-time leader.

Only Westbrook, Oscar Robertson, and Magic Johnson have won two MVPs.

A triple double occurs when a player scores 10 or more points in each of the three statistical categories, excluding turnovers.

For example, Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets to a triple-double in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals with 27 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds.

He would have missed the triple double if he had just gotten nine rebounds instead of ten.

Double-digit points, rebounds, and assists are the most common triple-doubles. This has happened multiple times, although players seldom record a triple-double with double-digit blocks or steals.

Russell Westbrook (198) has the most triple-doubles in NBA history during the regular season.

Oscar Robertson, who recorded 181 triple-doubles during his Hall of Fame career, is the player closest to him.

Magic Johnson (138), Nikola Jokic (109), LeBron James (108) and Jason Kidd (107) are the only players with 100 or more triple-doubles in their careers, joining Westbrook and Robertson.

James Harden (74) and Luka Doncic (58) are the other two active players in the all-time top ten.

Doncic, who is 24 years old, has a good chance of getting into the top five at his current rate.

Russell Westbrook made history by averaging 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game during the 2016-17 season, more than 50 years later.

Westbrook broke Robertson’s record for most wins in a single season with 42 triple-doubles this season.

Westbrook has accomplished this unusual feat three times since then, making him the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double in several seasons. Russell Westbrook made history by averaging 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game during the 2016-17 season, more than 50 years later.

Westbrook broke Robertson’s record for most wins in a single season with 42 triple-doubles this season.

Westbrook has accomplished this unusual accomplishment three times since then, making him the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double.

In the 2022-23 season, Nuggets standout Nikola Jokic nearly had a triple-double, averaging 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game.

Only Magic Johnson is close to a triple-double.