Nikola Jokic, the “Joker” was the main reason why the Denver Nuggets won their first championship in the history of the franchise. Jokic is not only one of the best and most dominating big men in the league but also one of the top 5 players in the NBA.
He possesses excellent court vision and delivers precise passes. With his scoring skills and the ability to shoot from a distance, defenders find it challenging to stop him. Jokic’s potential is remarkable, and he continues to amaze fans with record-breaking performances.
Nikola Jokic surpasses LeBron James on the all-time triple-double list
Nikola Jokic moved on to the fourth place in most career triple doubles list by surpassing LeBron James and Jason Kidd. He is now behind Russell Westbrook, Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson and if his performance continues to skyrocket at the rate it is doing now, he might even break Russell Westbrook’s record someday.
Jokic delivered his 108th career triple-double with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists in the recent match between the Denver Nuggets and the New Orleans Pelicans. The Nuggets overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat the Pelicans 134-116. “That 20-point lead could have gone to 30, but we kind of got back in the game prior to halftime,” coach Michael Malone said.
Denver has won all of their home games so far this season and currently holds the top position in the NBA regular season standings. Jamal Murray is sidelined with a right hamstring strain and will be out for a few games. Despite his absence, the Nuggets secured a victory in their first game without him. However the Nuggets will be missing Murray, who is a crucial part of the Denver Nuggets.
Fans reacted to Jokic’s incredible feat on Instagram. One fan wrote,” Respect to Joker”.
Another wrote, “Greatest Player of all time”
One fan wrote about the possibility of Jokic surpassing Russell Westbrook saying, “Damn he’s gonna shatter Westbrook’s triple double record by the time he’s done(crying emoji).
Nikola Jokic’s incredible performance in Nuggets win vs Pelicans
Jokic showcased a brilliant performance against the Pelicans. He ended the game with 35 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists. Throughout the game, Jokic remained active and kept raining buckets. He set up screens whenever necessary and dished out assists helping his teammates to score.
Jokic’s passes were brilliant as usual and he received a lot of praise from fans. His game was nearly flawless. Denver fans were happy to watch their team demolish the Pelicans, thanks to the efforts of Nikola Jokic and his squad.
