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Nikola Jokic makes NBA history again in Nuggets win over Timberwolves

Nikola Jokic made NBA history with a 27-point, 12-rebound, 16-assist performance, tying Russell Westbrook's record for most triple-doubles.

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Editorial Team
April 28, 2026
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Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 125-113 Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists. With this stat line, he also made NBA history again by tying Russell Westbrook for the most combined regular-season and playoff triple-doubles at 221. Both now sit at 221 triple-doubles, marking one of the most impressive milestones in league history. Jokic delivered another big playoff performance with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists, controlling the game from start to finish. This season, Jokic has once again been at an MVP-level form. He averaged 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game in the regular season, while shooting 56.9 percent from the field and 38.0 percent from three. Jokic continues to dominate the game in every way possible. He scores, rebounds, and runs the offense at an elite level, and Game 5 was another clear example of his all-around impact.

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