Nikola Jokic delivered one of the best performances in NBA history with a unique 31/21/22 stat line in the Nuggets' overtime win against the Suns.
Nikola Jokic put up an unprecedented triple-double of 31 points, 21 rebounds and 22 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 149-141 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns at Ball arena.
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic
MIN: 36.11
PTS: 28.82 (63.51%)
REB: 12.79
As: 10.36
ST: 1.79
BL: 0.64
TO: 3.32
GM: 56
The 3-time NBA thus became the first player in NBA history to amass 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists in a game. He finished with 13/22 from the field (3/7 3PT), 2/3 FT, 3 steals, 4 turnovers and 3 fouls in a total of 44 minutes.
Jokic also broke his all-time career high in assists with his 29th triple-double of the season. If he plays all 19 remaining regular-season games, he’s on pace to finish with 39, which would be three shy of Russell Westbrook’s all-time single-season record.
He got the opportunity to make history after Kevin Durant forced overtime with a 3-pointer at the buzzer. The Suns had just 1.1 seconds to tie after Christian Braun hit a 3-pointer to give the Nuggets the lead.
Jokic entered Friday averaging career highs in both points (28.8), assists (10.4), steals (1.8) and 3-point shooting (43.9%), while ranking third in the NBA in rebounds. His latest performance might help him land his 4th career NBA MVP accolade.
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