Even the greatest sometimes fail. Nikola Jokic He had spent the entire 2022-2023 season and part of last season without losing a game every time he got a triple-doble. The Serbian counted his matches with double figures in three statistical sections for victories for the Denver Nuggets with an immaculate 25-0, to which to add 4 more duels (29-0) that dragged from last year. Streak that came to an abrupt and unexpected end when the irreverent San Antonio Spurs prevailed by 128 to 120 on Friday night.
Michael Malone’s men failed to find enough defensive consistency to stop the hurricane of speed that were the Texans. After leading in the first quarter, they conceded the next three despite the efforts of Jokic and Jamal Murray, who were the only light in a gray duel for Denver’s second unit. The Serbian recorded his 26th triple-double of the season, reaffirming him as the undisputed leader, thanks to 37 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in a series of 14 of 24 attempts (58.3%).
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This statistic of undefeated games when he achieved a triple-double is noteworthy not only for the magnitude, but because it reflects the importance and impact of his game for the Nuggets.
The end of this streak leaves the Sombor native as the undisputed leader in this regard, topping a list with the occasional legend of the game:
- Nikola Jokic, 29 games: from February 26, 2022 to March 10, 2023
- Magic Johnson, 24: from November 28, 1984 to November 8, 1987
- Draymond Green, 23: from January 2, 2015 to October 28, 2019
- Wilt Chamberlain, 21: from January 27, 1967 to January 26, 1968
- Russell Westbrook, 20: from November 10, 2015 to October 30, 2016
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Throughout the 102 triple-double careers he has achieved Nikola Jokic the Nuggets have posted a 81.3% win rate. A record that places him ahead of all those in the top 5 in the historical ranking (the Serb is sixth):
- Russell Westbrook: 73.2% win rate
- Oscar Robertson: 72,3%
- Magic Johnson: 78,2%
- Jason Kidd: 71%
- LeBron James: 76%
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Just 6 games of this type away from becoming the fourth with the most in all of history, the Sombor native is walking steadily, not only towards his third consecutive MVP but also towards putting Denver back at the top of the Western Conference. despite this setback.
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