Nikola jokic of the denver nuggets made nba history in thursday’s 130-110 victory over the washington wizards, becoming the third player to record triple-doubles against every team they’ve played against. Jokic is one of the few players to achieve the feat alongside los angeles lakers star lebron james and los angeles clippers guard russell westbrook. Jokic didn’t seem to fully grasp what he’d achieved after the game, humbly describing it as “nice.” “i think it’s nice, especially when i finish my career, it’s a legacy, i suppose,” jokic said via the nba. “it’s like a milestone or something like that, it’s a milestone.” The two-time champion finished with 21 points, shooting a perfect 10-of-10 from the field, while also contributing 15 assists and a ridiculous 19 rebounds. It’s his 121st triple-double of his career in total.
According to forbes, it’s his fourth triple-double from 100 percent from the field, surpassing the nba record held by hall of famer wilt chamberlain. Although jokic’s shooting night was impressive, nuggets head coach mike malone praised him for his ability to facilitate. Malone told bennett durando of the denver post, “like any great passer, his head is always up.” “he’s looking at the ground.” He’s seeing who’s open, where the defense is, and he’s got a great iq. He sees a lot of things before they happen.” His odds of winning a third mvp increased after the joker posted a joke about a stat line on thursday.According to betmgm, jokic had the best odds (-125) for thursday night’s action.
