Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History vs. Rockets

On Wednesday night, the Denver Nuggets played better to reve𝚗ge their loss to the Houston Rockets a couple games earlier. Nikola Jokic dominated the game with 32 points, 15 assists, 10 rebounds, and 63.2% shooting. 

Swipa on X: "Nikola Jokic vs the Rockets: 32 PTS 15 AST 10 REBS 1 STL 9/13  2PT (69.2%) 1/2 3PT (50.0%) 7/8 FT (87.5%) 71.0% True Shooting +29 in 33  Minutes

Jokic had 30 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds on 60% from the field three times in his career, an NBA record. Jokic broke a tie with Magic Johnson and Wilt Chamberlain, who each had two such games, with his performance on Wednesday night.

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic has already made the most absurd triple-double history

Since Aaron Gordon was still out and Jamal Murray was limited to 22 minutes in his return, the Nuggets needed Jokic. When asked to carry a heavier оffensive load, Jokic has demonstrated he can perform.

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The best passing big man in NBA history, Jokic holds multiple records for centers, but as this latest stat reveals, he frequently appears on historic lists for other positions. Both Jokic and Denver won heavily in this game.