Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook make NBA history with dual triple-doubles in Nuggets win

outlookindia.com January 11, 2025, 03:00 PM UTC

Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made NBA history by becoming the first teammates to record a triple-double in the same game twice in a single season. They achieved this during the Denver Nuggets' 124-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Jokic scored 35 points, while Westbrook added 25 points in the game. This follows their previous achievement against the Utah Jazz in late December. Both players praised their teamwork and the support from coach Michael Malone. They emphasized the importance of winning games over individual statistics.


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