Nikola Jokic posts historic triple-double, matches Wilt Chamberlain / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Jokic had 40 points, career-high 27 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win against Charlotte Hornets.

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Nikola Jokic registered a new career-high with 27 rebounds -- including a franchise-record 20 boards in the first half -- along with 40 points and 10 assists for his fifth triple-double of the season, as the host Denver Nuggets overcame the Charlotte Hornets 119-115 Sunday night.

Player of the Game EFF 52 Nikola Jokic Points 40 Accuracy 13-26 Rebounds 27 Assists 10

The 20 rebounds in one half are tied for the second most in NBA history going back to 1996-97. Kevin Love holds the record with 22 in a half.

The only other player in NBA history to have at least 37 points, 27 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single game was Wilt Chamberlain. NBA legend posted a 53-32-14 performance in 1968.

Jokic's previous career record was 22 rebounds. His career-scoring record is 50 points.

Nikola Jokic's performance:

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