Nikola Jokic achieved his 18th triple-double of the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 119-103 victory over the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in California. Jokic showcased his versatility with 32 points, 16 rebounds, and 16 assists in the game. His impressive performance puts him behind only Domantas Sabonis of the Sacramento Kings, who has recorded 20 triple-doubles this season. Currently, the Nuggets, the defending champions, hold the third position in the Western Conference standings, while the Warriors rank tenth.
Contributing to the Warriors’ effort, Klay Thompson scored 23 points coming off the bench, with Stephen Curry adding 20 points. Despite their previous three-game winning streak, the Warriors couldn’t overcome the Nuggets’ dominance. This marks the third instance in Jokic’s career where he achieved at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a game, a feat accomplished more frequently only by Oscar Robertson, who did so 11 times in his career.
Reflecting on the tough competition, Jokic acknowledged the Warriors’ strength, describing them as champions and a formidable team. He also commended his team’s defensive effort, limiting the Warriors to 103 points in their home arena.
In other games, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 119-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, with Myles Turner guiding the Indiana Pacers to a 133-111 win against the Dallas Mavericks. The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their sixth consecutive victory with a 123-110 win over the Houston Rockets, propelled by strong performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Additionally, Grayson Allen’s 24 points contributed to the Phoenix Suns’ 123-113 triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers, despite LeBron James’ notable performance of 28 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds.