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Another record in the books for Nikola Jokic. The Denver Nuggets have won 25 consecutive games when Jokic records a triple-double, the longest such streak in NBA history, passing Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers from 1984-87.

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The Denver Nuggets have won 25 straight games when back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic has a triple-double, according to ESPN Stats and Info.

Player of the Game EFF 28 Nikola Jokic Points 14 Accuracy 6-9 Rebounds 13 Assists 10

That is the most consecutive team wins when a player has a triple-double in NBA history, passing Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers from 1984-87.

Jokic and Denver recorded a record-breaking achievement on Wednesday night.

The Serbian star had 14 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 21st triple-double this season, and the host Nuggets beat Kyrie Irving-less Dallas Mavericks 118-109.

Jokic is on the right pace to get his third consecutive NBA MVP award, as he averages a triple-double of 24.9 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 10.1 assists over 50 games in 2022-23.

Meanwhile, Denver ranks first in Western Conference with a 41-18 record.

Best streaks in NBA history:

25, Nikola Jokic (2021-22, still active streak) 24, Magic Johnson (1984-87) 23, Draymond Green (2015-19) 21, Wilt Chamberlain (1967-68) 20, Russell Westbrook (2015-16) 18, Nikola Jokic (2018-19) Subscribe to BN+ and get access to exclusive content.