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“1 More Triple-Double, 1 More Historic Feat for Nikola Jokic”: The Joker Records 28/15/10 To Join Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, and Big O in Esteemed List

Advait Jajodia
|PublishedJan 07, 2023

“1 More Triple-Double, 1 More Historic Feat for Nikola Jokic”: The Joker Records 28/15/10 To Join Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, and Big O in Esteemed List

Jan 6, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) following the win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Nuggets hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Ball Arena as their 2^nd clash of the 4-game homestand. Just a day after annihilating the Los Angeles Clippers 122-91, Nikola Jokic and co. seemed to be in the same form.

A contest that witnessed a total of 9 lead changes & 9 ties, ended with Mike Malone’s boys grabbing a huge 121-108 victory. With this, the Nuggets now lodge 9^th win in the past 11 games, putting them 0.5 games clear of the #2 Memphis Grizzlies in the West.

It was a great team performance for the Colorado-based franchise. A total of 7 players recorded double-digit points. However, it was The Joker who stood out yet again.

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Nikola Jokic becomes 4^th player to record impressive feat

Playing a team-high 35:23 minutes, the Serb managed to record a 28-point, 15-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double, while shooting at an efficient 58.8/75/100 split.

The 2-time MVP recorded his 86th career triple-double. Also, this was the 10th triple-double of the season for Jokic, the most in the league.

Further, this season becomes the 6th different campaign for the big man with 10 triple-doubles, making him the only center to do so in the history of the NBA. However, the other three guards who have done it are Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson, and Magic Johnson.

The Nuggets leader ranks #1 on the latest MVP Ladder

The 27-year-old has been playing some phenomenal basketball this season. His contributions are one of the major reasons behind the Nuggets being the best team in the West, so far.

In the latest MVP Ladder, while we saw several players’ positions change, Jokic managed to retain his #1 spot.

Averaging a sensational 25.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 9.5 assists per game, Jokic is the best player on the best team in the west. There is no denying that the 6-foot-11 center is one of the frontrunners to win the first-ever Michael Jordan Trophy.

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About the author

Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,700+ articles.