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Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic is fielding questions about his kissing following the team’s advancement in the NBA playoffs.
A high-scoring game between the Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks gave Nikola Jokic plenty to work with.
The veteran center put together a signature performance, posting a triple-double in 38 minutes of action against the rookie phenom Cooper Flagg and the struggling Mavericks.
As Jokic collected his 30th triple-double of the season, he matched his former teammate, Russell Westbrook, in becoming one of the only players in NBA history with multiple seasons of triple-doubles.
via ESPN Insights: Nikola Jokic gets his 30th triple-double of the season 👑 Jokic joins Russell Westbrook as the only players in NBA history with 30 triple-doubles in multiple seasons.
Nikola Jokic gets his 30th triple-double of the season 👑
Jokic joins Russell Westbrook as the only players in NBA history with 30 triple-doubles in multiple seasons.
DENVER, COLORADO – FEBRUARY 10: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets looks for a foul call against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter at Ball Arena on February 10, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Nikola Jokic Joins Russell Westbrook In NBA History
Jokic checked in for 38 minutes and shot 8-19 from the field against the Mavs. He scored 23 points. The veteran center had a spectacular passing game, dishing out 19 assists, while turning the ball over just once.
On the defensive end of the floor, Jokic came up with one steal and secured 21 rebounds. He helped the Nuggets take down Dallas with a score of 142-135.
Russell Westbrook is the triple-double king in the NBA. He has 209 total, beating out Oscar Robertson’s 181 record years ago.
At this point, Robertson is third in NBA history, as Jokic beat him out to get to 193.
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 30: Russell Westbrook #18 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on December 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
When it comes to 30-plus triple-doubles in a single season, Westbrook has three under his belt. He first achieved it in 2016-2017, breaking an NBA record with 42 triple-doubles in one year.
In 2018-2019, Westbrook secured 34 triple-doubles. The last time he did it was during the 2020-2021 NBA season, when he racked up 38 triple-doubles.
As for Jokic, he had 34 triple-doubles during the 2024-2025 NBA season. He’s got a handful of games left to beat his own record this year.
Heading into Wednesday night’s game, Jokic had appeared in 57 matchups for the Nuggets. He is producing an average of 27.9 points per game, while shooting 57.3% from the field, and knocking down 38.3% of his threes.
Jokic is leading the NBA in rebounds (12.7) and assists (10.7) per game.
With Wednesday’s win over the Mavericks, the Nuggets improved to 46-28. They are the fourth seed in the Western Conference. The Los Angeles Lakers have a 1.5-game lead over the Nuggets.
The next time Jokic and the Nuggets are set to return to the court is on Friday, March 27. They will take on the Utah Jazz at home. The Nuggets will close out the week with another home game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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