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Nikola Jokic Secures Historic Triple-Double Season Average

Jokic becomes the third player in NBA history to achieve this milestone, cementing his legacy with a standout performance against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Nikola Jokic became only the third player in NBA history to average a triple double over a full season
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Overview

  • Nikola Jokic clinched his triple-double season average on Friday night with his 700th assist, achieved during the Denver Nuggets' 117-109 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
  • He joins Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to average a triple-double for a full season.
  • This marks the first time in Jokic's career that he has averaged double-digit assists, surpassing his previous career best of 9.8 assists per game.
  • Jokic is also on track to finish the season with career-high scoring averages while maintaining one of the best rebound averages of his career.
  • The Denver Nuggets improved their playoff positioning with the victory, as Jamal Murray returned from injury to contribute 15 points in the win.