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Nikola Jokic's Triple-Double Powers Nuggets to Playoff Berth with Victory Over Cavaliers

In a dominant performance, Jokic tallies 26 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists, leading Denver to a 130-101 win and securing a spot in the playoffs.

  • Nikola Jokic achieved his 22nd triple-double of the season, contributing to the Denver Nuggets' decisive win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • Despite a sore right wrist, Jokic's performance was key in clinching a playoff berth for the Nuggets.
  • Denver's victory was also supported by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's season-high 22 points and Reggie Jackson's 19 points.
  • The Cavaliers, struggling with eight losses in their last 12 games, were led by Evan Mobley with 23 points.
  • The Nuggets are now half a game behind the top spot in the Western Conference, while the Cavaliers hold a half-game lead for fourth in the East.
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