Not even LeBron or Jordan have done this. Nikola Jokic sets a unique NBA record

Denver Nuggets' basketball star Nikola Jokic once again recorded a triple-double in an NBA regular-season game against the Phoenix Suns (149:141). However, this time, the achievement stands out from all his previous ones.

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In the game, which went beyond the regular quarters into overtime, the Serbian scored 31 points, grabbed 21 rebounds, and dished out 22 assists.

Thus, the 30-year-old Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double in a single game with 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 20+ assists.

Additionally, Jokic's 22 assists set an NBA record for a center.

“I can't describe it, so don't even ask me,” said Nuggets coach Michael Malone after the game. “He's just an incredible player. There are a lot of good players in this league, but Nikola is in a class of his own.”

Let's add that Nikola Jokic has recorded 149 triple-doubles in his NBA career.