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Jokic Logs Fourth Straight Triple-Double in Nuggets’ 122-88 Rout of Pelicans

The three-time MVP becomes just the third player to open a season with four consecutive triple-doubles.

Denver star Nikola Jokic on the way to a triple-double in the Nuggets' NBA victory over the New Orleans Pelicans
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Oct 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots the ball under pressure from New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan (9) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Jokic finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists on 10-of-15 shooting, playing 28 minutes and sitting the fourth quarter.
  • His career total reached 168 triple-doubles, trailing only Russell Westbrook (203) and Oscar Robertson (181) on the all-time list.
  • Denver ripped off a 24-0 run in the third quarter to blow the game open and has won three straight after an opening loss at Golden State.
  • New Orleans fell to 0-4 for the first time since 2019-20, shooting 37.2% from the field, 20.6% from three and 58.6% at the foul line.
  • Rookie Jeremiah Fears led the Pelicans with 21 points, while Zion Williamson returned from a left foot bone bruise to score 11; next up are the Clippers for New Orleans and the Trail Blazers for Denver on Friday.