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Jokic makes history with latest triple-double

ByBen Grunert|
DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets calls for the attention of a teammate against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Ball Arena on October 30, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - OCTOBER 30: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets calls for the attention of a teammate against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Ball Arena on October 30, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)

On the night before Halloween, Denver Nuggets legend Nikola Jokic added another triple-double to his historical resume. In a 110-102 win over the Utah Jazz, the Joker recorded the 107th triple-double of his NBA career, tying LeBron James and Jason Kidd for fourth all-time in career triple-doubles.

Jokic achieved the milestone with 27 points on 12-of-16 shooting to go along with 10 rebounds and 11 assists. The two-time MVP and reigning Finals MVP only recorded one turnover in the process. The Nuggets remain undefeated all-time at home against Western Conference opponents in games where Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. play. They are 23-0 in such contests.

The Jazz had no answer for Denver’s frontcourt as Gordon dominated in the paint with Jokic. Gordon attempted no 3-pointers on his way to a 21-point outing on 10-of-12 shooting. The bouncy forward asserted himself in 33 minutes of action, snagging three offensive rebounds along the way.

With his latest triple-double, Jokic achieved another historical feat. He became the only player in the last 40 seasons with 10 or more triple-doubles on 75% shooting from the field or better. Jokic’s level of combined efficiency and all-around dominance has elevated him to a league of his own.

Michael Malone Praises Nikola Jokic after Denver Nuggets win

After his team improved to 4-0 on the season, head coach Michael Malone praised Jokic for his greatness in his postgame presser.

"“It’s incredible. I’ve said this for a few years now. I challenge myself never to take Nikola for granted … I wasn’t even aware that he had a triple-double. 27, 11, and 10. It speaks to his greatness, it speaks to his consistency night-in and night-out. Just playing the game at an extremely high level.”"

Malone fittingly compared Jokic to the player he tied in all-time triple-doubles: LeBron.

"“I think the one thing that you compare LeBron and Nikola [with] is their IQ and their ability to make everyone around them better … That truly is the definition of greatness, in my opinion.”"

Jokic will look to separate himself from LeBron and Kidd with triple-double No. 108 when Denver takes on a division rival in the Minnesota Timberwolves. If he can do it again, Jokic will stand alone with the third-most triple-doubles in NBA history.

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