The Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic put together a never-seen-before triple-double in a 149-141 overtime win against the Phoenix Suns. Jokic finished the night with 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history with a 30-20-20 triple-double.
This was the 29th triple-double in a season for Jokic, matching his franchise-record total from 2022-23. Additionally, his 22 assists were a career record and most-ever for center in a single NBA game.
“Nikola Jokic is one of one,” Nuggets head coach Michael Malone said. “I mean, the first player to ever have a 30, 20 and 20 game. I can’t describe him, so don’t ask me to. The guy is just an incredible player, and when you are one of one in this league and the tremendous history of this league, that says a lot. And there’s a lot of good players in this league, but Nikola, in my opinion, is just in a class well by himself.”
Nikola Jokic is currently on track to become only the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double in a season. Throughout 57 games in 2024-25, Jokic is averaging 28.9 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.6 assists per game.
On the back of Jokic’s excellent performances, the Nuggets have re-established themselves as a championship contender. They have won seven out of their last 10 games and are currently sitting third in the Western Conference standings with a 41-22 record.
