Nikola Jokić Sets New NBA Record with Third Straight Triple-Double
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Nikola Jokic achieved his fourth straight triple-double to start the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 122-88 victory over the winless New Orleans Pelicans, who continue to struggle with a 0-4 record. Jokic's performance joins NBA legends Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook in early-season triple-double history, and the Nuggets have now won three straight games. The Pelicans, hampered by poor shooting and injuries, face an upcoming game against the Clippers.
- Nuggets 122-88 Pelicans (Oct 29, 2025) Game Recap ESPN
- Nuggets’ Nikola Jokić ties Oscar Robertson’s 64-year-old triple-double record The New York Times
- Nikola Jokić becomes third player in NBA history to record 3 straight triple-doubles to start a season Yahoo Sports
- Nikola Jokic extends triple-double streak, Nuggets ride big third quarter to easy win over Pelicans The Denver Post
- Nikola Jokic's latest feat feels like the start of something even bigger Nugg Love
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