Nikola Jokic Records 200th Career Triple-Double in Denver Win
The Serbian center is now nine games behind Russell Westbrook’s all-time mark of 209, a record he may break soon after averaging a triple-double in his last two seasons.
By Tomas Gonzalez ·
Nikola Jokic recorded his 200th career triple-double on Wednesday night.
The Denver Nuggets won 104-91 against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans.
Jokic finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in the victory.
It was his second triple-double of the season.
The Serbian center has won three NBA Most Valuable Player awards, in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Jokic has recorded 34 triple-doubles in each of his last two seasons.
He also averaged a triple-double during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 campaigns.
Russell Westbrook holds the all-time record with 209 triple-doubles.
Westbrook retired from the NBA this summer.
Jokic is now nine triple-doubles behind that mark.
Oscar Robertson ranks third on the all-time list with 181.
In other action on Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Indiana Pacers 114-109 in Indianapolis. The 76ers are now 4-1 and lead the Eastern Conference. The Pacers fell to 2-3. Tyrese Haliburton suffered a hamstring injury and will sit out at least two weeks. He had played in the first four games of the season, averaging 21.3 points and 9.5 assists, after missing last year with an Achilles rupture. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 27 points. Joel Embiid had 21 points and 11 rebounds, Paul George had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and LeBron James had 13 points and 10 assists. Anfernee Simons added 20 points. For the Pacers, Pascal Siakam scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard had 18 points and 14 assists, and Aaron Nesmith scored 18. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 15 points in his first game against his former team.
Source: El Diario La Prensa
