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Jokic and Westbrook of Denver Nuggets Set NBA Record with Multiple Triple-Doubles in Victory Over Nets

Jan 11, 2025, 04:52 AM

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook of the Denver Nuggets made NBA history by becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game multiple times within a single season. In their latest game against the Brooklyn Nets, Jokic recorded 35 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds, while Westbrook contributed 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, leading the Nuggets to a 124-105 victory. This marks the second time this season that both players achieved a triple-double in the same game, having previously done so against the Utah Jazz on December 30. Jokic, with his 145th career triple-double, ranks third all-time, while Westbrook notched his 202nd career triple-double, the most in NBA history. Westbrook has a 74% win rate in games where he posts a triple-double, and Jokic has a 79% win rate. The Nuggets have a 12-4 record with Westbrook in the starting lineup and currently sit fourth in the Western Conference with a 22-15 record. Jokic and Westbrook's performance not only set a new benchmark in NBA history but also highlighted their strong on-court chemistry, with Westbrook crediting Jokic's playmaking abilities for his own success.