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Jokic Surpasses Magic Johnson on Triple-Double List as Nuggets Fall to Cavaliers

Posted : 06 December 2024

Nikola Jokic made history by surpassing NBA legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson on the all-time triple-double list, bringing his total to 139. He now sits third, trailing only Oscar Robertson (181) and Russell Westbrook (200). Jokic recorded a stellar 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 126-114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

 

 While the performance was impressive, Jokic downplayed its significance, noting that such milestones are something to reflect on after his career.

 

Despite Jokic's impressive ninth triple-double of the season, the Nuggets fell short in Cleveland, where Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 28 points. The Cavaliers also set a season-high with 22 three-pointers, dominating the game from beyond the arc.

 

 

Mitchell praised Jokic's ability to elevate his team, acknowledging him as one of the league's best players. Jokic, who was named NBA MVP for a third time in 2023, continues to be a force for Denver, but the team struggled on the road.

The defeat left the Nuggets in a challenging position, sitting eighth in the Western Conference with a record of 9-11. Head coach Michael Malone expressed his admiration for Jokic but emphasized his focus on improving the team's overall performance. Despite Jokic's individual achievements, the Nuggets have struggled to find consistency in the early part of the season.

 

Elsewhere, Luka Doncic moved into a tie for seventh place on the all-time triple-double list with 78, sharing the spot with Wilt Chamberlain and James Harden.

 

Doncic recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the Dallas Mavericks' dominant 137-101 win over the Washington Wizards. The Mavericks' victory highlighted Doncic's continued growth as one of the league's brightest stars.

 

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