There’s never been a 30-point, 20-rebound, and 20-assist triple-double game in NBA history until now.
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic became the first player to achieve such a feat, leading a gutsy 149-141 Denver Nuggets overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns, Saturday, March 8.
THE W STAYS HERE#MileHighBasketball
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Jokic ended up with of 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists for his league-leading 29th triple-double, putting up one of the most impressive single-game statline in recent memory.
NIKOLA JOKIC MAKES HISTORY 🚨
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2025
HIS 20TH ASSIST.
THE FIRST-EVER 30+ PT, 20+ REB, 20+ AST GAME IN NBA HISTORY 🤯🤯🤯
The Nuggets appeared to win the game after Christian Braun hit a clutch triple to make it 125-122 in regulation, but Kevin Durant sent the game to overtime with a game-tying triple of his own.
CHRISTIAN BRAUN HITS THE 3 TO GIVE DENVER THE LEAD WITH 1.4 LEFT 🚨
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KEVIN DURANT TIES THE GAME TO SEND US TO OVERTIME 😱😱😱
WHAT A FINISH TO REGULATION ON ESPN!
But the extra session belonged to Denver, who outscored the Suns, 24-116, to improve 41-22 win-loss record.
Meanwhile, Devin Booker paced the Suns with 34 points while Durant added 29.
Denver travels to Oklahoma City to challenge the West no. 1 Thunder (52-11) while Phoenix continue their road trip in Dallas with the Mavericks (32-32) coming up next.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
