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Jokic Ties NBA Record with Fourth Triple-Double

10/30/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth consecutive triple-double in the Nuggets' 122-88 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
The performance tied the NBA record set by Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook.
He finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in 28 minutes.
The Nuggets are 3-1.
Jokic seeks to start a season with five consecutive triple-doubles against the Portland Trail Blazers.

History

Historical Context

Oscar Robertson made history in 1968 as the first NBA player to average a triple-double for an entire season, a feat that transformed basketball statistics. This milestone inspired players like Russell Westbrook, who achieved it in 2017 with 42 triple-doubles, and Nikola Jokic, who is currently pursuing his fifth consecutive triple-double, underscoring the evolving significance of individual records in the NBA.

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Story summary

Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth consecutive triple-double in the Nuggets' 122-88 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
The performance tied the NBA record set by Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook.
He finished with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in 28 minutes.
The Nuggets are 3-1.
Jokic seeks to start a season with five consecutive triple-doubles against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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