Arr, mateys! Nuggets' Nikola Jokic be perfect from the field, matchin' the legendary Wilt Chamberlain's triple-double ye be!
2023-12-29
Avast ye, me hearties! The scurvy dog, Nikola Jokic, be a true treasure on the court! He be plunderin' the Memphis Grizzlies, showin' no mercy with his 116th regular-season triple-double. He be shootin' like a true legend, never missin' a shot! Arrr, a sight to behold, indeed!
In a game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic had a remarkable performance. He went 11-11 from the field and 3-3 from the free-throw line, finishing the night with 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. This was Jokic's 116th regular-season triple-double and his third career game where he shot 100% from the field, a feat only matched by Wilt Chamberlain. The only negative aspect of Jokic's performance was his three turnovers.His teammate, Jamal Murray, also had an impressive game, shooting 9-12 from the field and scoring 23 points in the 142-105 victory for the Nuggets. Coach Michael Malone praised Jokic's selfless attitude, stating that he takes more joy in his teammates' success than his own. The absence of star guard Ja Morant due to illness was seen as a lucky break for the Nuggets, as Morant had recently returned from a 25-game suspension for an incident involving a gun on social media. The loss ended a four-game winning streak for the Grizzlies, who now have a 10-20 record for the season.
This report was contributed by The Associated Press.