Serbian basketball player Nikola Jokic achieved an extraordinary milestone in the NBA by leading his team, the Denver Nuggets, to victory over the Phoenix Suns. This talented center became the first player in NBA history to reach more than 30 points, 20 assists, and 20 rebounds in a single game, finishing with 31 points, 22 assists, and 21 rebounds. His outstanding performance was decisive in a tight match that ended 149-141 in favor of the Nuggets in overtime.
The victory raised the Nuggets' record to 41 wins and 22 losses, placing them in third position in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Suns are positioned eleventh in the same conference, and their playoff qualification is at risk.
Nikola Jokic, at 30 years old, joined the Denver Nuggets in July 2015. In the 2022/23 season, he significantly contributed to the franchise's first NBA championship and was named MVP of the Finals. This talented player has also been awarded the Most Valuable Player of the Regular Season in the years 2021, 2022, and 2024.
