Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić joined elite company with a dominant triple-double on Thursday night, all while he drained a near full-court heave.
The Denver Nuggets are now 18-5 with Russell Westbrook in the starting lineup after dismantling the scorching Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Westbrook put together another solid game contributing to the win while making big plays.
Few NBA players have been labeled more extremely than Russell Westbrook has over the course of his 17-year career. He's been called everything from the greatest athlete ever at the point guard position to a flat-out losing basketball player.
In addition to helping the Denver Nuggets secure their sixth win in the past eight games on Friday night, Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook made
Denver's star center sinks a shot from 3-quarter-court as part of an epic triple-double in a 132-123 win against the Kings.
Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook made history as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 124-105. Both players recorded triple-doubles in the
Jokić became the first player to get 30 points, 20 rebounds and 15 assists in an NBA game since Wilt Chamberlain.
Nikola Jokić recorded his third consecutive triple-double — and his 18th of the season — in the Denver Nuggets ' 113–100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss how unreal play from Nikola Jokić and help from offseason steal Russell Westbrook have allowed the Nuggets to bounce back from a slow start to the season
MVP Russell Westbrook finished the win with 12 points, five rebounds and six assists while shooting 5/9 from the field and 1/3 from the three-point range in 25 minutes of playing time. Many NBA fans reacted to his performance on social media.
O'Connor: Tyler Herro. He has completely changed the way he plays basketball. He has nearly eliminated early-clock midrange jumpers in favor of more at-rim chances, 3-pointers, and playmaking looks. With better off-hand finishing, passing vision, and perimeter scoring, he looks like a borderline All-Star.