Nikola Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain with his third 100% triple-double / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Jokic matches Wilt Chamberlain's record for 100% triple-doubles after his flawless 26-point triple-double vs. Memphis Grizzlies.

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Nikola Jokic delivered a flawless performance, going perfect from both the field and the free-throw line, accumulating 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 142-105 victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night.

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Jokic achieved an 11-for-11 shooting record, nailed his sole 3-point attempt, and maintained a clean 3-for-3 from the free-throw line.

This accomplishment marked Jokic's third career triple-double with a 100 percent field goal percentage, placing him alongside Wilt Chamberlain for the most such games in NBA history, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Additionally, he matched Chamberlain's shot clock-era record by twice achieving a 25-point triple-double with 100% field-goal shooting, as reported by ESPN Stats & Information.

Overall, this game marked the 116th regular-season triple-double of Jokic's career, securing him the fourth position in NBA history, trailing behind Magic Johnson's 138. The all-time leaders are Russell Westbrook with 198 and Oscar Robertson with 181.

Reflecting on his remarkable performance on Thursday, Jokic humbly stated, "It's a miss-and-make game. Of course, sometimes you miss, sometimes you make. Today, I made all of my shots. It's not going to be a lot of those nights."

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