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Historical match of the Serbian centre
Nikola Jokic has once again redefined basketball history, becoming the first player ever in the NBA to record at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists in a single game! In Denver Nuggets' high-scoring 149-141 victory over the Phoenix Suns, the Serbian superstar posted an astonishing stat line of 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists.
Until now, only Russell Westbrook and Wilt Chamberlain had managed 20/20/20 performances, a feat once considered unbreakable. Yet, Jokic continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in basketball. His dominance is truly unprecedented—over the past 50 days alone, he has registered two games with 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 15 assists, something no player in history has come close to achieving.
31 POINTS.
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2025
21 REBOUNDS.
22 ASSISTS.
THE FIRST-EVER 30+ PT, 20+ REB, 20+ AST GAME IN NBA HISTORY 🚨
NIKOLA JOKIĆ IS TRULY SOMETHING SPECIAL. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/I982bZePiF
The historic nature of Jokic’s achievements brings to mind another legendary triple-double feat. In the 2016-17 season, Westbrook broke Oscar Robertson’s long-standing record by recording his 42nd triple-double of the season, seemingly an unbreakable milestone at the time. Coincidentally, Westbrook’s record-breaking game came against the Nuggets, eliminating a young Jokić and Denver from playoff contention.
Fast forward almost eight years, and the tables have turned. Now teammates in Denver, Westbrook and Jokic find themselves on opposite trajectories. Westbrook, nearing the end of his illustrious career, currently sits at 202 career triple-doubles. Jokic, with 159 and years ahead of him, is closing in on Oscar Robertson’s 181, and eventually, Westbrook’s all-time record.
"It's gonna be nice to go finish my career, on my couch, and think I had a really good game."
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 8, 2025
Nikola Jokic is unfazed after having the first 30-20-20 game in NBA history 😭 pic.twitter.com/nxT5a0sgbL
With 29 triple-doubles this season and 19 games remaining, Jokic needs just 14 more to surpass Westbrook’s single-season record of 42. At his current pace, another seemingly untouchable record may fall.
"The first time in NBA history a 30-20-20 game."
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2025
Coach Michael Malone gives Nikola Jokić the game ball following his HISTORIC night. 🃏
📽️ - @nuggets pic.twitter.com/3H6qQ8w8kA
In Denver’s victory, Aaron Gordon also shined with a career-high 7 three-pointers, totaling 27 points. Christian Braun added 25, Jamal Murray contributed 19, Michael Porter Jr. had 16, Westbrook chipped in 14, and Peyton Watson scored 11.
With history being rewritten every night, one thing is clear—Nikola Jokic is not just great; he’s legendary.
NBA - LAST NIGHT RESULTS
Hornets - Cavaliers 117 - 118
Mavericks - Grizzlies 111 - 122
Raptors - Jazz 118 - 109
Heat - Timberwolves 104 - 106
Thunder - Trail Blazers 107 - 89
Nuggets - Suns 149 - 141
Kings - Spurs 127 - 109
Clippers - Knicks 105 - 95
