Nikola Jokić’s Triple-Double Thrills NBA Fans as Nuggets Beat Stephen Curry, Warriors
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In typical fashion, Nikola Jokić put on a huge performance, notching a triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 119-103 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
Jokić put up 32 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists, also notching four steals on the night to get past Stephen Curry and a Warriors team that has been hot recently. Denver’s defense did a solid job against Curry, limiting him to 20 points on a shaky 6-of-19 shooting.
Jokić’s co-star, Jamal Murray, also had a big night, posting 27 points and hitting a dagger late in the fourth quarter to put the Nuggets up big.
Jokić’s stat line was impressive, but one that fans have gotten used to this season. With his numbers, he became the first player in NBA history to record 14+ rebounds and 14+ assists in three straight games. It’s hard to imagine that feat will be reached anytime soon, unless Jokić is the one to do it.
Another big night from the two-time MVP had fans in awe of what Jokić does on a nightly basis.
NBA @NBA
Joker with the footwork and smooth spin inside 🌀
DEN-GSW on ESPN pic.twitter.com/IQntjDa62H
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Joker with another long pass 📏 pic.twitter.com/tTEQCHzTsy
Nuggets Lead @NuggetsLead
3 straight Triple Doubles for Jokic
ALL COMPLETED IN 3 QUARTERS OR LESS pic.twitter.com/Er49FTtK5v
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic just recorded his 123rd career regular season triple-double, the 4th most in NBA history. He’s 15 triple-doubles behind Magic Johnson for 3rd on the NBA’s all-time leaderboard.
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s last three game:
– 32 points, 16 rebounds, 16 assists
– 21 points, 19 rebounds, 15 assists
– 29 points, 15 rebounds, 14 assists
Jeremy Nicolls @JeremyNicolls
Jokic gets rebounds and assists in one motion. 😂
Out there looking like a quarterback for real.
Legion Hoops @LegionHoops
Nikola Jokic in 23 minutes:
22 points
11 rebounds
10 assists
50% FGOh yeah, and 0 TURNOVERS…. Unfair 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rPD1XEJT22
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nikola Jokic passes LeBron James for the 4th-most career triple-doubles (including playoffs) via @ESPNStatsInfo pic.twitter.com/NDLlkGPTAm
StatMuse @statmuse
Jokic tonight:
32 PTS
16 REB
16 AST
4 STL1st player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a game. https://t.co/QXPJr3JfC1
Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 @big_business_
Jokic’s doing some disgusting things to the Warriors
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Nikola Jokic is the 2nd player with 30 points, 15 rebounds, 15 assists and 4 steals in a game since steals became official in 1973-74. He joins Magic Johnson, who did this in 1981 against the Nuggets in OT. @ESPNStatsInfo
Ricky G @jrichardgoodman
Jokic is the best player n the world
Jokic and Murray the best duo
Gordon is the cheat code
Good luck on beating Denver 4 times 👊
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Zero talk about the Warriors putting Nikola Jokic in the pick-and-roll tonight. Instead, Jokic had four steals and played the passing lanes perfectly.
Hoop Central @TheHoopCentral
Nikola Jokic tonight:
32 Points
16 Rebounds
16 Assists
4 Steals
54% FGBest in the world. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/sOdjHm8It4
NBA History @NBAHistory
Tonight marks the third game of Nikola Jokic’s career where he’s totaled 30+ PTS, 15+ AST, and 15+ REB, passing Wilt Chamberlain (2) and trailing Oscar Robertson (11) for second-most such games all-time. pic.twitter.com/jDHaR1YigZ
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Once again on a National Televised game… Jokic and Murray stood on business and showed the world why they’re still the best duo in basketball! Carry the hell on…
With the win, the Nuggets improved to 39-19 on the season and sit in third place in the Western Conference. With plenty of the season left to be played, Denver has plenty of time to get hot and try to sneak into first place in the West.
More big games from Jokić will certainly help.
