Nikola Jokic ties Wilt Chamberlain, one triple-double away from record / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Jokic had the 78th triple-double of his career, tying him for the most in NBA history for a center with Wilt Chamberlain.

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Two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic registered 19 points, 16 rebounds, and 13 assists to lead the host Denver Nuggets to a 122-117 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.

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The triple-double was Jokic's second consecutive and 78th of his career, tying him for the most in NBA history for a center with Wilt Chamberlain.

Chamberlain and Jokic are tied for sixth among all players.

Only five players in NBA history were able to surpass 100 triple-doubles, and Jokic could be the first center to achieve such a feat.

Russell Westbrook (194 triple-doubles) currently leads the list, with Oscar Robertson (181), Magic Johnson (138), Jason Kidd (107), and LeBron James (105) trailing him.

Nikola Jokic had 19 triple-doubles in the 2021-22 season.

Nikola Jokic's 78th triple-double:

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