Nikola Jokic has now had a triple-double against every single other team in the NBA. He joins LeBron James and Russell Westbrook as the only three players to reach this achievement. It’s about as rare of an achievement that can be individually obtained for an NBA player. Not only did he have a triple-double, but he did so on a stat line of 21 points, 19 rebounds and 15 assists on 10 for 10 from the field.
Jokic broke multiple records last night. He also became the first player in NBA history to record a game of 20+ points, 15+ rebounds and 15+ assists on 100% shooting in the last 40 seasons.
Witnessing Nikola Jokic Making History
If you thought the record breaking from last night were over, you’d be wrong. Nikola Jokic also broke the record for most games with a triple double shooting 100% from the field with four. The only other player with multiple games of triple-doubles on 100% shooting since Wilt Chamberlain is Draymond Green.
Jokic makes the game look effortless and last night’s game was yet another absolute domination from the big man. It seems to be getting easier as time goes on for him. It’s his first year in his career with multiple perfect triple-doubles, and there is still time for him to add another.
Other Bright Spots for the Denver Nuggets
Peyton Watson had another stellar game for the Nuggets. He set a new career-high in blocks with four including multiple chase-down blocks. Peyton Watson is a huge x-factor for the Nuggets. When he plays good, they win majority of the time.
Zeke Nnaji also had a great performance. He also added four blocks and shot 4/5 from the field. It was one of his better performances of the year. Nnaji has been in and out of the rotation throughout the season so far. He needs to have more performances similar to last night to close out the season if he wants to solidify a rotation spot for the playoffs.
The Nuggets play a back-to-back tonight in Portland against the Trail Blazers. It is Jamal Murray‘s birthday, so hopefully they pull off a win to celebrate.
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