Jokic becomes 6th player in NBA history with 100 triple-doubles

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic became only the 6th player in NBA history reaching 100 career triple-doubles.

He had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 24th triple-double this season and his 15th in the last 20 games, and the Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 133-112 on Tuesday night.

The Nuggets have won each game in which he’s had a triple-double this season and 28 straight dating back to last season. Jamal Murray added 32 points for the win.

14 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST

Nikola Jokic became only the 6th player in NBA history to record 100 career triple-doubles as the Nuggets won in Houston 🃏 pic.twitter.com/oqKZS8W5d8

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“He is a unique person who doesn’t want any of the attention or credit. He just wants to go about his business and help this team win its first championship.” Denver coach Michel Malone said after the game.