Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook make triple-double history in Nuggets’ victory – NBA.Com
Denver’s dynamic duo becomes the 1st pair of teammates to both record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a single season.Michael Kelly | The Associated PressNikola Jokić erupts for 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds while Russell Westbrook posts 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.• Get NBA League Pass TODAYDENVER (AP) — Denver’s Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook made NBA history on Friday night, becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a single season.Jokić finished with 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds for his NBA-leading 15th triple-double of the season in the Nuggets’ 124-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.They’re also the first to record a 25-point triple-double in the same regular-season game.“Wow. That’s pretty crazy. We’re watching history, folks,” Denver coach Michael Malone said.”You’re watching history.”– Coach Malone on Jokić and Westbrook’s historic feat 👏 https://t.co/fquATyEp4U pic.twitter.com/OoIhph5cU0— NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2025The pair also accomplished the feat at Utah on Dec. 30. Jokic had 36 points, 22 rebounds and 11 assists that night while Westbrook had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.Westbrook made all seven of his shot attempts, both free throw attempts and didn’t have a turnover in that game.Westbrook credited Malone with giving him the freedom to play his game.“Being able to do that allows me to be able to make guys around me better,” Westbrook said Friday. “Try to bring this team some leadership, some energy, some toughness. We’re just getting started on figuring it out.”Jokić had missed the previous two games with an illness before returning against the Nets. He went to the bench late in the third quarter one rebound shy of his 145th career triple-double and the Nuggets leading by 18.Brooklyn rallied to get within five and Jokić returned and had nine points, four assists and three rebounds in the fourth.Jokić got his 10th rebound after Westbrook blocked Keon Johnson’s shot with 6:51 left.Westbrook had four assists in the fourth to record his 202nd career triple-double, which is the most in an NBA career. It was his third triple-double this season, his first in Denver.Westbrook signed with the Nuggets last summer after spending the last three seasons in Los Angeles with both the Lakers and the Clippers.Russell Westbrook holds the NBA record for most career triple-doubles, followed by Oscar Robertson and an elite list of playmakers.Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokić were in a zone against the Jazz, with Westbrook hitting every shot he took in the 132-121 win.Westbrook extends his NBA record with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists to help Denver defeat Memphis. After watching his father stuff NBA stat sheets for years, Scotty Pippen Jr. is doing the same.Russell Westbrook holds the NBA record for most career triple-doubles, followed by Oscar Robertson and an elite list of playmakers.Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokić were in a zone against the Jazz, with Westbrook hitting every shot he took in the 132-121 win.Westbrook extends his NBA record with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists to help Denver defeat Memphis. After watching his father stuff NBA stat sheets for years, Scotty Pippen Jr. is doing the same.Minnesota looks to make it 4 straight victories when it hosts Memphis.Despite three games being postponed, follow along for a full night of hoops on this Saturday slate.Two nights after having their franchise-record 15-game win streak snapped, the Thunder wasted no time getting back to winning.The decision was made due to the severe weather and hazardous icy conditions in the Atlanta area.The postponements ensure no resources will be diverted from the wildfire response efforts in Southern California.In his 1st game since Oct. 30 due to an oblique injury, Banchero displays midseason form in Orlando’s 109-106 loss to Milwaukee.
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