Thursday night’s showdown in Colorado saw the Denver Nuggets facing off against the Brooklyn Nets. In a historic move, Nikola Jokic climbed the NBA’s all-time assists ladder, securing his place as the first player in league history to achieve 10 or more triple-doubles in seven consecutive seasons.

Starting the evening with 4,185 career assists, Jokic surpassed Rory Sparrow (4,192) to claim the 112th spot on the prestigious list. The next milestone on his ascent is overtaking Danny Ainge (4,199).

Entering the game with impressive season averages of 27.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, 9.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, Jokic showcased his versatility. The Nuggets, currently holding the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 16-9 record in 25 games, continued their strong performance at home with a 9-1 record in Denver.

Looking ahead, after the Nets, the Nuggets are set to host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. Jokic, now in his ninth NBA season, all with the Nuggets, maintains career averages of 20.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting an impressive 55.2% from the field.

Despite a recent two-game winning streak and a 6-4 record in their last ten games, the Nuggets faced a challenging matchup against the Chicago Bulls in Illinois. Jokic, unfortunately, was ejected during the first half, contributing four points, nine rebounds, and six assists in just 16 minutes of play. The game concluded with a 114-106 victory for the Nuggets.