Nikola Jokic Made NBA History On Wednesday

The Denver Nuggets got a big win to start the year.

Mike Malone’s team was at its best when they hosted the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

They led by as many as 27 points in a 139-120 win, even posting two 40+ point quarters.

Unsurprisingly, it all had to do with Nikola Jokic’s stellar performance.

As shown by Opta STATS on X, the Serbian big man became the very first player in NBA history to record at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a game while playing less than 30 minutes.

Nikola Jokić of the @nuggets is the first player in NBA history to have at least 15 points, 15 rebounds & 15 assists in a game while playing 30 minutes or less. pic.twitter.com/y9vD4G4sY2

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) January 2, 2025

Jokic finished the game with 23 points, 17 boards, 15 assists, one block, and one three-pointer on 50% from the floor.

Moreover, he needed just 29 minutes to do all of his damage.

The Nuggets have now won three games in a row, and they’re getting some much-needed momentum after an inconsistent start to the season.

Mike Malone’s team currently has a 19-13 record and is ranked fourth in the Western Conference.

Jokic has played at an MVP level, averaging a career-high 30.7 points, with 13.0 rebounds and 9.7 assists per game on 56.1% shooting and 49.2% from beyond the arc.

He’s just shy of averaging a triple-double for the season, which is something unheard of for a big man.

The Nuggets have been linked with Zach LaVine and other players in an attempt to bolster their roster before the trade deadline.

Nonetheless, if they keep this strong momentum and find their usual rhythm again, it wouldn’t be shocking to see them stay put and double down on their commitment to their championship run.

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