Another day, another historic feat for Nikola Jokic. On Thursday, the Nuggets star became the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968 to register a 35/20/15 game. Jokic posted his fifth consecutive triple-double — 35 points, 22 rebounds, 17 assists — as the Nuggets beat the Kings, 132-123, to extend their winning streak to four.
The Denver Nuggets picked up their 28th victory of the season Thursday night as they took down the Sacramento Kings 132-123. While their victory was impressive, it was overlooked due to an incredible play by their star center Nikola Jokić.
The Sacramento Kings' star center Domantas Sabonis is having an incredible season, and he is currently in elite company alongside the likes of Wilt Chamberlain.
Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis is having a career year, and is playing like a top-3 center in the NBA.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is in his fourth season in the league, and he's beginning to establish himself. While many compare him to Sacramento Kings
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings 132-123, winning their fourth game in a row and 12th in their last 15 games. The Kings were 10-1 in their previous 11, and this ended up being a very hard fought victory that the Nuggets earned.
The Nuggets played well for three quarters, then let the Kings, who were playing on a second-straight night, back in the game late because of poor defense before closing the deal. Nikola Jokić recorded his 20th triple-double of the year and 14th before the fourth quarter.
It’s rare to see an NBA big man known for his 3-point shooting, but Kings center Domantas Sabonis is adding himself as another exception to that narrative with his marksmanship. The Sacramento star is knocking down triples at a 48.
Denver Nuggets Top Performers Nikola Jokić – 35 points, 22 rebounds, 17 assists, 2 blocks, 2 3PM 5th straight triple double, league leading 20th of the season Nikola Jokić joins Wilt Chamberlain as the only players in NBA history to record 35+ points,
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic's most recent triple double puts him in the same league with Wilt Chamberlain.
Domantas Sabonis has improved his three point shooting this season, and now has the best percentage in the NBA.