Author of 27 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists in the Nuggets' defeat against the Cavaliers, Nikola Jokic offered himself a beautiful double double-double, but also and above all his 139th career triple-double.
Which allows him to overtake Magic Johnson and climb to 3rd place on the podium in the triple-double rankings. In front of him, the untouchables Russell Westbrook (200) and Oscar Robertson (181).
“It’s something you focus on when you finish your career” reacted Nikola Jokic. “For the moment, we're not even thinking about it… But it's great, and it's an honor. It really remains a beautiful thing. »
Luka Doncic has Jason Kidd in his sights
This is already his 10th triple-double of the season, and since 2017, he has always signed at least 10 triple-doubles per season. His record over a season is 29, in 2023, and last season, he had 25. He is on the basis of a season with more than 30 triple-doubles!
In the same evening, Luka Doncic also moved up a level. With 21 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Wizards, the Slovenian records a 78th triple-double, and he equals Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden. In front of him, a certain Jason Kidd, but his coach is very far away, with 108 career triple-doubles.
The kings of triple-doubles
1. Russell Westbrook | 200
2. Oscar Robertson | 181
3. Nikola Jokic | 139
4. Magic Johnson | 138
5. LeBron James | 118
6. Jason Kidd | 107
7. Luka Doncic | 78
–Wilt Chamberlain | 78
–James Harden | 78
10. Domantas Sabonis | 62
11. Larry Bird | 59
12. Giannis Antetokounmpo | 48
13. Fat Lever | 43
14. Ben Simmons | 33
15. Rajon Rondo | 32
