The NBA Nuggets faced the Nets at home on the 11th, and the MVP center "Jokic" returned, and once again teamed up with the former "Mr. Triple-Double" Westbrook to play the same triple-double, and led the team to beat the Nets 124-105, closing the next wave of 2 consecutive wins.

Jokic

The Nuggets trailed 32-36 at the end of the first quarter, but they caught up in the second quarter and played a 33-22 offensive comeback. After the easy basket, he played 29:20 to extend the lead, and although the Nets played a 13-2 climax at the beginning of the deciding quarter, leaving only a five-point lead, the Nuggets stabilized their position and relied on Jokic and Westbrook to defend their home court.

Jokic, who was out of action due to illness in the first two games, returned to play 38 minutes today, scoring 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds on 14-of-21 shooting, as well as four interceptions. Westbrook played a triple-double in the same game, playing 36 minutes on 8-of-17 shooting, chipped in 25 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal and 1 hot pot.

Jokic and Westbrook had a triple-double on Dec. 31 when Jokic had 36 points, 22 rebounds and 11 assists against the Jazz, while Westbrook had 16 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists on 7-of-7 shooting. Now the pair have teamed up for the second triple-double this season.

Westbrook had a triple-double in the same game

In addition, according to the NBA's official website, Jokic and Westbrook became the first pair in history to have two triple-doubles in a single season. According to ESPN, Jokic and Westbrook are the second pair in history to be able to record a 25-point triple-double in the same game. As for the first pair, Jokic and J. Murray, who are also from the Nuggets, are in the 2023 championship game.

Speaking after the game about the chemistry between Jokic and Westbrook, Nuggets head coach Malone said: "I'm not surprised because I think Westbrook is a smart veteran, this is his 17th season, and he understands that it's not just about him, it's about how to help the team win, and he came here for one reason, which is to win." As for the second time that the two of them were in the same game, Ma Long shouted: "You are witnessing history." ”