Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic continues to redefine what it means to be a center in the NBA. In a thrilling 142-135 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Jokic not only secured another triple-double but also reached a milestone that centers rarely achieve-6,000 career assists.
Jokic's performance was nothing short of spectacular. He dished out 19 assists, becoming the first center in NBA history to hit the 6,000-assist mark. Remarkably, he managed eight consecutive assists without a single turnover, showcasing his exceptional court vision and decision-making.
But Jokic didn't stop there. He posted a monster triple-double with 23 points, 21 rebounds, and those 19 assists, shooting 8-19 from the field.
This marked his 30th triple-double of the season, putting him alongside Russell Westbrook as the only players to achieve 30 triple-doubles in multiple seasons. Last season, Jokic recorded 34 triple-doubles, and with games still left, he's on pace to surpass that.
Jokic came tantalizingly close to a rare 20-20-20 triple-double, a feat he's accomplished three times before. Only Westbrook and the legendary Wilt Chamberlain have achieved this, highlighting Jokic's unique skill set.
This performance is just a chapter in Jokic's MVP-caliber season. He's averaging an impressive 27.9 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.7 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, numbers that keep him in the conversation for the league's top honors.
Just two days prior, Jokic delivered another triple-double with 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 17 assists against the Phoenix Suns, including the game-winning shot in a nail-biting 125-123 road victory.
With this win, Denver notched their third consecutive victory, improving to 45-28 and holding the No. 4 spot in the Western Conference playoff race. Jokic and the Nuggets aim to keep the momentum going as they face the Utah Jazz on Friday and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.