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Jokic and Westbrook net triple-doubles to propel Nuggets over Nets
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The Serbian superstar came back after missing two games due to an injury and was the MVP again

Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook both delivered triple-doubles in an impressive performance as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 on Friday night. Jokić, returning after missing two games due to illness, tallied 35 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds for his 145th career triple-double. Meanwhile, Westbrook posted 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking his 202nd career triple-double.

This was the second time this season that Jokić and Westbrook have recorded triple-doubles in the same game, making them the first teammates in NBA history to achieve the feat multiple times in a single season, according to the league.

Westbrook remains the NBA’s all-time leader in career triple-doubles, while Jokić ranks third, with Oscar Robertson holding the second spot at 181.

Brooklyn’s Ben Simmons returned to action for the first time since January 1, contributing 10 points and six assists. However, the Nets struggled, losing their fourth straight game and falling in 12 of their last 15. Keon Johnson led Brooklyn with 22 points, and Tyrese Martin added 19.

Denver used a strong second-quarter run to seize the lead and a dominant 25-9 spurt early in the third quarter to extend their advantage to 90-68. Although the Nets rallied to close the gap to 97-92, the Nuggets regained control and sealed the victory late in the game.