Nikola Jokic made NBA history on Thursday night by recording a triple-double against every team he has ever played against, achieving this milestone with a stellar performance against the Washington Wizards.
Before this game, Nikola Jokic had accomplished a triple-double against every NBA team except the Wizards. However, he filled that gap in his resume with an outstanding display, tallying 21 points, 19 rebounds, and 15 assists while maintaining a perfect shooting record of 10-of-10 from the field. The Denver Nuggets secured a dominant 130-110 victory over the Wizards, with Jokic leading the charge.
WHAT A STAT LINE FROM THE JOKER 🤯
21 PTS | 10-10 FGM | 19 REB | 15 AST pic.twitter.com/kAXRIgV7ig
— NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2024
With this achievement, Jokic joins the elite company of LeBron James and Russell Westbrook as the only players in NBA history to achieve a triple-double against every franchise they’ve played against.
Jokic salutes the crowd and waves to his family after a historic night 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/PQfmJV6SOd
— NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2024
In addition to Jokic’s stellar performance, Michael Porter Jr. contributed 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Jamal Murray added 18 points to Denver’s commanding win. On the opposing side, Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 31 points.
Nikola Jokic’s historic feat was celebrated by fans and teammates alike, as he saluted the crowd and waved to his family, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.
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