“Nikola Jokic dropping triple-doubles way before halftime now”: NBA Twitter Lauds the Joker for 19/10/10 1st Half Performance  

Advait Jajodia | 08/02/2023
“Nikola Jokic dropping triple-doubles way before halftime now”: NBA Twitter Lauds the Joker for 19/10/10 1st Half Performance  

Having registered a 30-point loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves a few nights ago, the Denver Nuggets entered yesterday night’s clash with a vengeance.

A contest that was pretty much one-sided right from tip-off, witnessed Nikola Jokic and co. play some of their most impressive basketball. Witnessing merely 2 lead changes and 2 ties, Mike Malone’s boys routed Anthony Edwards and co. 146-112.

Playing without Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. & Aaron Gordon had an incredible outing, combining for 54 points and 19 made field goals. However, it was the Joker who yet again was the star of the night.

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Nikola Jokic records triple-double before halftime

Having missed the previous game, the Serbian had a historic outing. Playing merely 27:45 minutes, the back-to-back MVP lodged 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists.

What is even more incredible – Jokic managed to record a 19-point, 10-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double with 1:42 minutes remaining in the 2nd period.

As soon as the stats went viral on social media, NBA Twitter erupted with reactions.

The Joker frontrunner to win first-ever Michael Jordan Trophy

The Joker is currently playing some of the best basketball of his career. Averaging a staggering 24.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game, the 6-foot-11 big man has been leading the Nuggets to the best record in the West.

Ranking #1 yet again on the MVP Ladder, there is a huge possibility that the center wins the MVP honours for a thrid-consecutive time and takes home the newly-introduced Michael Jordan Trophy.

Also Read: Trae Young Comes Out Swinging After Nuggets Star’s Achievement

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Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, an NBA and Tennis journalist for The SportsRush, has had a passion for both sports for over a decade. His admiration for Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, and Rafael Nadal pushed him to gain a profound understanding of the sports. With a background as a multi-sport athlete, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood and the court to offer insightful analysis. Over four years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 22-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 4,700+ articles.

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