Nikola Jokic Makes History In Nuggets Game 1 Win! #PLAYOFFMODE

Nikola Jokic is now the only player in NBA history with multiple Playoff games of 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 10+ assists:
Nikola Jokic: 34 points, 21 rebounds, 14 assists on 05/16/2023
Nikola Jokic: 32 points, 20 rebounds, 10 assists on 06/11/2021
Wilt Chamberlain: 37 points, 27 rebounds, 11 assists on 03/22/1967
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 38 points, 23 rebounds, 11 assists on 04/13/1970

With his 4th tonight, Nikola Jokic has now passed LeBron James and Oscar Robertson (3 each) for the most 30+ point, 15+ rebound, 10+ assist Playoff games in NBA history.

Nikola Jokic has now recorded his 6th triple-double of the 2023 Playoffs, tying Magic Johnson (1982) and Draymond Green (2019) for the 2nd most triple-doubles in a single postseason in NBA history, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain (7, 1967)

Nikola Jokic is now the 4th player in NBA history to record three or more consecutive Triple-Doubles in the Playoffs, joining:
Wilt Chamberlain: 4 Games (04/09/1967 – 04/16/1967)
Draymond Green: 3 Games (05/18/2019 – 05/30/2019)
Russell Westbrook: 3 Games (04/19/2017 – 04/23/2017)

Led by Nikola Jokic’s 34 points (12-17 FG), 21 rebounds, and 14 assists, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1, 132-126. Jamal Murray added 31 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Nuggets, while Anthony Davis (40 points, 10 rebounds) and LeBron James (26 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists) combined for 66 points for the Lakers. The Nuggets lead this best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Thursday, May 18 (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).

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[rjsalvador]

Real and true MVP. Wow Jokic! And this is coming from a Laker fan. I give credit where credit is due.

[VisualHighlights.]

Jokic is just truly unstoppable 💯 He's got so much finesse with the ball and he's got the best footwork in the game.

[greyklopstock]

I swear, Jokic never takes a bad shot. I'm a warriors fan, and I get the feeling every time I watch the guy he's in complete control. He controls the pace of the game, he's the engine, he's finding everyone in their spots. And when it's time to boogie, Jokic is such a gifted bucket getter. Hooks, fades, jumpers, pull ups, post ups, second chance points, cuts. People keep saying he's slow and out of shape, but Anthony Davis didn't seem to have any answers for that spin move. If thats slow, I'd be terrified to see fast lol

[jallison]

The crazy part about all this is he made it look so effortless.

[mdeoartshop]

He never complains when media didn't vote him as MVP he knows that he deserves it a humble big man

[Manufan-ogxg]

One of the most offensively gifted players of all time and he's only going to get better. The man is breaking Wilt's records and he's gonna be at this level for years. Like Duncan, his game doesn't rely on insane athleticism or blistering speed, so he will age like fine wine.

[OwlHighlights]

Jokic deserved mvp, coming from a lakers fan

[ben]

He is unreal, just unreal. Mad respect!

[giokamadadze]

doing that against AD makes this performance even more impressive

[khalidmoosa]

Nikola is once in a lifetime of a player ! His domination, ability and consistency is sensational. He is amongst the greatest legends of the NBA history

[nicholaskatsikas]

No exaggeration this is the greatest game of basketball I have watched live. Jokic just absolutely dominated through his energy and IQ and barely made any mistakes. He really is playing like the best player in the world right now.

[lfc]

Jokic. He truly is a basketball savant. 🏀✨️

[kadizuekwentua]

Jokic issa BEAST!!!

12th post season triple double for a Center???

Thats history and at the same time 😮

[Itsyaboi_varii]

Dis man is entering his prime and he gone be dominating the league for a while JOKIC IS HIM

[yakamann]

This is as high a level of basketball one could play.

[IamCceeLL]

I really hope 🃏 and the nuggets win it all this year.

its not hating the other teams. it just that these guys and these fans deserves their first

[godramen]

Jokic is the TRUTH!! Lets go NUGGETS!! 💪😤

[scienceart]

This man is making history every game :D

[randywar]

I'm proud and impressed that Nicola doesn't have any tattoos. Also, arriving to the games with a suit looking sharpe. What a way to set a good example to the people looking up to you. His game is inspiring and don't need to be ink up like the rest of the players wanting attention in the league. Nicola shines with attention from his skills.

[AlanGurling]

Ten rebounds with 4 minutes to go in the 1st quarter. Dude is just fire.