The Denver Nuggets are actually 1-3 since heart Nikola Jokic returned from a left knee damage, however at the very least he is nonetheless racking up triple-doubles.
Jokic scored 30 factors, grabbed 14 rebounds and tallied 10 assists in a 134-127 double extra time loss to the New York Knicks in Madison Sq. Backyard on Wednesday evening.
The 6-foot-11, 284-pound heart is now tied with Corridor of Fame guard Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles (181) in NBA historical past, behind Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (207). Per The Athletic’s Josh Robbins, 11-year veteran Jokic (781) reached the mark in fewer regular-season video games than Robertson (1,039).
Jokic joined Robertson and Westbrook because the third participant to common a triple-double within the common season final season. He is on monitor to do it once more. Coming into Wednesday’s sport, the three-time league MVP was averaging 29.1 PPG, 10.5 APG and 12.1 RPG. If he continues to take action, the crew should not panic about its current skid.
