Nikola Jokic makes NBA history in Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat

On November 9, 2024By Pranco

The Denver Nuggets recorded their fourth straight victory on Friday evening, defeating the Miami Heat with a final score of 135-122. This was the injury return of starting point guard Jamal Murray, who had missed the last three games in the NBA’s concussion protocol.

Murray played 35 minutes in his return and scored 28 points, six assists and four rebounds. Murray returned to Denver’s starting lineup, moving Russell Westbrook back to the bench. The 17-year veteran recorded 10 assists in just 24 minutes.

While Denver got contributions from high and low on the roster, it was three-time MVP Nikola Jokic who once again led the way. With 30 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds, Jokic recorded his 135th career triple-double.

Nikola Jokic tonight:

30 POINTS
14 ASSISTANTS
11 RETURNS
11/13 FG
100% 3P

UNSTOPPABLE POWER. pic.twitter.com/4Foru37n91

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 9, 2024

In addition to the victory, Jokic made NBA history with his statistic. With 30 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds and 84 percent shooting, Jokic joined NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain as only the second player in NBA history to record that mark from at least 80 percent from the field (via StatHead of Basketball Reference).

This was Jokic’s third career 30-point triple-double with a shooting percentage of at least 80 percent. Only Chamberlain has more, which is fitting considering how many lists include just Jokic and Chamberlain.

30-point triple-doubles at 80+ FG%:

3 — Jokisch
3 — All players from the past 40 years together pic.twitter.com/dHSUv4GNnU

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 9, 2024

Jokic is already a three-time MVP and will be in the running for the award again this season if the Nuggets continue to win games.

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