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Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Hits Rare NBA Milestones Against Mavs

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Hits Rare NBA Milestones Against Mavs

Summary

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets achieved rare milestones in a game against the Dallas Mavericks. He recorded a triple-double and became the first NBA center to make 6,000 career assists.

Key Facts

  • Nikola Jokic plays for the Denver Nuggets.
  • Jokic had 19 assists in the game against the Dallas Mavericks.
  • He became the first NBA center to reach 6,000 career assists.
  • Jokic recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 21 rebounds, and 19 assists.
  • This was Jokic's 30th triple-double of the season.
  • Only Russell Westbrook and Wilt Chamberlain have similar accomplishments.
  • The Nuggets won the game 142-135 and improved their record to 45-28.

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