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Nikola Jokic Makes History with Fifth Consecutive Triple-Double in Nuggets Win

Jokic's 35-point, 22-rebound, 17-assist performance includes a stunning 66-foot buzzer-beater, tying Wilt Chamberlain's historic milestone.

  • Nikola Jokic recorded 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists, achieving his fifth straight triple-double in the Denver Nuggets' 132-123 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
  • Jokic became the second player in NBA history, after Wilt Chamberlain, to achieve a 35-point, 20-rebound, and 15-assist game.
  • A highlight of the game was Jokic's 66-foot one-handed buzzer-beater at the end of the third quarter, which extended Denver's lead to 25 points.
  • This marked Jokic's 20th triple-double of the season, 14 of which have been secured before the fourth quarter, solidifying his MVP candidacy.
  • The Nuggets have now won four straight games and will face the Minnesota Timberwolves next, while Jokic continues to average a triple-double for the season.
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