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Nikola Jokic made NBA history: a never-before-attempted Triple-Double against the Lakers

Jokic had yet another MVP-caliber effort on Monday night against Los Angeles, recording the league's most this season with his 11th triple-double.

According to NBA History on Twitter, Nikola Jokic is the only player in league history to record ten or more points, ten or more rebounds, and fifteen or more assists in a single game while shooting 100 percent from the field.

Nikola Jokic Domination

Due in large part to Nikola Jokic’s domination that extends far beyond his shooting prowess. The Denver Nuggets seem to have everything necessary to be a title contender. Jokic may not have the highest natural athletic ability. But by being the model of a team player, he still has an MVP-level impact on the game. And the Nuggets‘ rollicking 122-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Put the Joker’s all-around contributions on full display once more. Also Read: Nuggets stop Lakers 5 Game Winning Streak, Jamal Murray, scored the highest points in the match

Jokic made the history

Jokic had yet another MVP-caliber effort on Monday night against Los Angeles. Recording the league’s most this season with his 11th triple-double.


He had one of the more productive performances of his career in this contest. Recording a more understated triple-double than we are used to seeing with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 16 assists.

Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to record a triple-double with 15 assists. While shooting 100% from the field by going 5-5 from the field, 1-1 from three-point range, and 3-3 from the foul line. Also Read: LeBron James Harsh Responds: sending a Brutal NBA trade message to the front staff of the Los Angeles Lakers

This season, Jokic keeps racking up honours and records, and he is once again cementing his place in history.

Jokic, who had 16 assists on Monday, joined James Harden (3), Ja Morant, Chris Paul, and Trae Young as the only other players this season to have at least 16 assists in a single game.

The Nuggets are one of the more evenly matched teams in the NBA this season. They are currently leading the Western Conference rankings. Nikola Jokic, who has won back-to-back MVP honours, is solely focused on winning. Also wanting to lead his team to the NBA Finals.

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