Jokic posts historic 35-point triple-double in victory over Kings
Nikola Jokic showed out against the Sacramento Kings.
The Denver Nuggets star recorded 35 points on 12-for-19 shooting with 22 rebounds and 17 assists to record his fifth-straight triple-double in Thursday's 132-123 victory over the Kings.
Jokic joins NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in league history to record more than 35 points, 20 rebounds, and 15 assists in a single game. Chamberlain recorded the feat in 1968.
NIKOLA JOKIĆ'S 5TH STRAIGHT TRIPLE-DOUBLE IS A HISTORIC ONE 🤯
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2025
🃏 35 PTS | 22 REB | 17 AST 🃏
He joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record a game with 35+ PTS, 20+ REB, & 15+ AST! pic.twitter.com/n1qRSKvdar
Jokic also amazed the crowd with a one-handed heave from three-quarters court to beat the third-quarter buzzer. He said postgame that he knew the shot was going in before launching it.
The three-time MVP averaged 22.4 points, 15 rebounds, and 11.4 assists over his last five contests. In the four prior games, he recorded his triple-doubles in less than 31 minutes.
The Nuggets improved to 28-16 with the victory. They face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.