Nikola Jokic recorded his 18th triple-double of the 2024-25 season Sunday within the Nuggets’ 113-100 win over the Magic.
With 40 video games left, Jokic wants 24 extra triple-doubles to match teammate Russell Westbrook’s document (set in 2016-17) for most triple-doubles in a season. At his present tempo — 18 triple-doubles from 36 video games — Jokic is unlikely to interrupt Westbrook’s document. Nevertheless, he’s on tempo to rewrite the historical past books on a number of different counts.
First, the Serb is just a few assists shy of turning into the primary middle in NBA historical past to common a 30-point triple-double (presently averages 30.4 factors, 13.1 rebounds, 9.9 assists). Guards Westbrook (2016-17) and Oscar Robertson (1961-62) stay the one gamers to realize the mind-blowing feat.
Second, Jokic is on tempo to change into the primary participant ever to rank high 5 in 5 statistical classes: factors, rebounds, assists, steals and 3PT%, per StatsPerform. As of Monday, he ranked third in factors, third in rebounds, second in assists, tied fifth in steals and second in 3PT%. For context, no participant in historical past has completed a season rating even within the high 10 in every of these classes.
