The Denver Nuggets made a statement by beating the Miami Heat 133-113. This win puts their season record at 25-16, positioning them as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
Denver dominated throughout the game by controlling the ball and scoring fast-break points after the many missed open shots from Miami. The Nuggets win their 10th straight game against the Heat.
Nikola’s performance against Miami
Nuggets center Nikola Jokić had 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Jokić notches his league-leading 17th triple-double of the year and the Nuggets lead the league in APG at 31.8.
Nikola Jokic has the 3rd most games in NBA history with a triple-double in a win. Only Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson have more.
Jokic’s success in the NBA
Only five teams have more wins than Nikola Jokić since he entered the NBA in 2015. Those teams are the Celtics, Warriors, Bucks, Clippers, and Nuggets.
The dominance and consistency of Nikola Jokić over the years have been amazing. The fact that he has had such a big impact on the game while being chased by only five teams in wins does a lot to say about his skill, leadership, and success of teams.
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