Nikola Jokic made history on Tuesday night, recording a jaw-dropping statline of 29 points, 16 assists, and 18 rebounds, leading the Denver Nuggets to a gritty overtime victory against the Brooklyn Nets. Jokic’s numbers catapulted him into exclusive company—joining only Wilt Chamberlain in achieving such a statline nearly six decades ago. The Nuggets’ star center continues to impress early this season, reaffirming his claim to being the best in the game.
Down by double digits for the second consecutive game, the Nuggets fought back to secure another overtime win, showing resilience and their unwavering will to win. Jokic’s stellar night was pivotal as he picked up a season-high 18 rebounds and orchestrated the offense with 16 assists, showcasing his unique skill set.
After the win, Jokic dismissed any fatigue concerns over the back-to-back overtime grinds, stating, “It is just five extra minutes. It’s not that much extra playing time. I am glad we had the momentum going in, and I think we controlled the overtime…we found the baskets when we needed, so I think it was a good overtime for us.”
Despite Jokic’s incredible start, Denver has faced early challenges, going 2-2 in their first four games. Averaging an impressive 35.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 9.2 assists, Jokic has launched an MVP-caliber campaign, setting the pace as an early contender for his fourth MVP title. However, the team has struggled to close out games in regulation, requiring extra effort to secure wins.
Up next, the Nuggets will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s conference semifinals. Both teams are at 2-2, and it’s shaping up to be another intense battle as Jokic and the Nuggets seek to establish momentum in pursuit of their second title in three years.
