- Nikola Jokić recorded his fifth consecutive triple-double with 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists
- Jokić tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record as the only players in NBA history to achieve games with 35+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 15+ assists
- Jokić secured 20 triple-doubles this season, with 14 achieved before the final quarter
- Denver Nuggets led by as many as 25 points, fending off a late Sacramento Kings rally
- Domantas Sabonis contributed 23 points and 19 rebounds for the Kings in the loss
Key Takeaways:
Nikola Jokić delivered another historic performance to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 132-123 victory over the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena. The Serbian center notched his fifth consecutive triple-double, finishing with 35 points, 22 rebounds, and a season-high 17 assists. This remarkable achievement ties Wilt Chamberlain’s record, as they are the only two players in NBA history to record games with 35+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 15+ assists.
Jokić has now registered 20 triple-doubles this season, with 14 of them achieved before the fourth quarter. By the end of the third period, Jokić had already reached 20 points and 20 rebounds, cementing his dominance in the game.
Denver built a commanding lead early, heading into halftime with a 22-point advantage. The margin stretched to 25 points by the end of the third quarter, highlighted by an incredible half-court buzzer-beater from Jokić. Although Sacramento opened the final quarter with a 14-0 run, Denver managed to withstand the surge and secured the win.
Nikola Jokić tonight for the @nuggets:
35 points
22 rebounds
17 assistsNobody else since the NBA-ABA merger has reached all three of those single-game marks over the course of an entire season (let alone all in one game). pic.twitter.com/n8LaKdNlX0
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) January 24, 2025
Domantas Sabonis was the Kings’ standout performer, contributing 23 points and 19 rebounds. Despite their late rally, Sacramento fell short against the dominant Nuggets, who continue to impress with Jokić leading the way.