Nikola Jokić's Historic Triple-Double Powers Nuggets Past Kings

2025-01-24

Nikola Jokić Leads Nuggets to Victory Over Kings in Historic Performance

In a thrilling NBA matchup on Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings 132-123, thanks to a historic performance by Nikola Jokić. The reigning MVP recorded his 20th triple-double of the season with 35 points, 22 rebounds, and 17 assists, becoming the only player in NBA history to achieve such a stat line in a single game. Jokić also made a jaw-dropping full-court shot at the end of the third quarter, further cementing his status as one of the league’s most dominant players.

The Nuggets, who have won eight of their last nine games, started strong with a 40-point first quarter and built a 22-point halftime lead. Despite a late surge by the Kings, who cut the deficit to five points in the fourth quarter, Denver held on for the win. Christian Braun contributed 21 points, while Michael Porter Jr. added 20 points and 8 rebounds.

For the Kings, Domantas Sabonis recorded a double-double with 23 points and 19 rebounds, while DeMar DeRozan added 24 points. However, Sacramento struggled to overcome fatigue from a back-to-back schedule, having arrived in Denver at 3:30 a.m. after a late-night game against the Golden State Warriors.

Jokić’s performance was a highlight of the night, as he joined Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to record 20+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 15+ assists in multiple games. His full-court heave, officially measured at 66 feet, was the first of his career and sent the Ball Arena crowd into a frenzy.

The Nuggets improved to 28-16 on the season, while the Kings fell to 23-21. Denver will next face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday, while Sacramento continues its road trip against the New York Knicks.

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