Nikola Jokic Records 108th Triple-Double, Becomes Fourth on All-Time List in NBA, Paving Nuggets' Rally Victory Over Pelicans

Jokic outdoes LeBron James and Jason Kidd with powerful performance; Nuggets, missing Jamal Murray, overcome a 20-point deficit to triumph over Pelicans.

Nikola Jokic made NBA history by recording his 108th triple-double, surpassing both LeBron James and Jason Kidd for the fourth position on the all-time list. He achieved this feat in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 134-116 victory despite a 20-point deficit.
Jokic excelled on the court, delivering a stunning performance of 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists. At just 28 years old, he is on pace to break the all-time triple-doubles record, currently held by Magic Johnson (138), Oscar Robertson (181), and Russell Westbrook (198).
Apart from Jokic's impressive performance, Nuggets rookie, Julian Strawther, had a significant impact on the game. According to Jokic, Strawther 'brought us the energy we needed.' scoring a career-high 21 points off the bench.
Despite the absence of star guard Jamal Murray due to a right hamstring injury, the Nuggets outperformed the Pelicans. Other noteworthy contributions came from Michael Porter Jr. (22 points) and Aaron Gordon (15 points and 12 rebounds).
The game also saw some standout performances from the Pelicans. Rookie Jordan Hawkins achieved a career-high 31 points, while Brandon Ingram added 22 points and Zion Williamson secured 20 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. Unfortunately, guard CJ McCollum was missing due to a collapsed lung, predicted to keep him off the court for multiple games.