Nikola Jokic's triple-double win streak comes to an end / News - Basketnews.com

Nikola Jokic registered a 37-point triple-double, but the Denver Nuggets lost against the Spurs on Friday night. Denver suffered the first defeat after a 29-game win streak when Jokic had a triple-double.

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Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs ended the Denver Nuggets' 29-game win streak when Nikola Jokic records a triple-double dating back to the last season.

Player of the Game EFF 26 Keldon Johnson Points 23 Accuracy 8-17 Rebounds 8 Assists 6

Jokic posted his NBA-leading 26th triple-double of the season with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, but Denver stumbled on the road 128-120.

Despite the defeat, the Nuggets have maintained the first position in the Western Conference with 46 wins and 21 losses.

Denver has 15 games remaining, including 12 against teams that currently qualify for the playoffs.

Jokic's numbers during the 29-game win streak:

25.1 PPG 14.2 RPG 12.1 APG 65% FG 52% 3PT 77% FT

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