Nikola Jokic wrote NBA history like no other in 62 years

On Tuesday night, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 144-139 (in overtime) at Barclays Center.

Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic finished the game with 29 points, 18 rebounds, 16 assists and a block while shooting 9/16 from the field in 41 minutes of play.

His incredible statistics made NBA history.

About StatMamba: “Nikola Jokic tonight:

29 PTS
18 REB
16 AST

The first player in over 62 years (!!!) to reach these numbers in a single game.

Jokic started the 2024-25 season sensationally.

He is averaging 31.5 points, 12.2 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks per game while shooting 57.3% from the field and 55.0% from three in four games -Point range shoots.

About Underdog NBA: “Nikola Jokic said the Nuggets are not a good shooting team:

29 points, 18 rebounds, 16 assists
40 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists
41 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists”

With the win, the Nuggets improved to 2-2 in their first four games of the 2024-25 season.

After losing their first two games to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers, respectively, they are now in the midst of a two-game winning streak.

After Brooklyn, the Nuggets will resume action on Friday night when they visit Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.

Last season, they lost to the Timberwolves in the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs (in seven games).