Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a win against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, scoring 35 points with a shooting percentage of 66.7%. He also contributed significantly with 12 rebounds and an impressive 15 assists in his 38 minutes on the court. The Nuggets secured a victory with a score of 124-105.
What It Means
Jokic’s triple-double performance against the Nets is another highlight in his outstanding season. This game marked his achievement of surpassing the 30-point milestone, leading both teams in scoring, rebounds, and assists. So far this season, Jokic is averaging 31.5 points per game, ranking second in the league and first for both his team and position. His rebounding average stands at 13 per game, placing him fourth in the league. Additionally, he leads all centers with an average of 9.7 assists per game. Jokic’s presence clearly boosts the Nuggets’ performance as they average over 122 points when he plays compared to just over 107 when he doesn’t.
