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Even ten seasons into his career, reigning Kia MVP Nikola Jokić continues to take his stats and play to new levels.

In Sunday’s 122-120 win against the Dallas Mavericks, Jokić finished with 37 points, 18 rebounds, 15 assists and three steals in 38 minutes. That marked his fourth straight triple-double and his sixth this season (best in the league), both of which were just part of his statistical story.

That mark marked the first time a player recorded more than 37 points, more than 18 rebounds and more than 15 assists in a game. Denver needed everything Jokić had to offer as it was a close game in the final eight minutes. Dallas’ Kyrie Irving, who finished with 43 points, made a bank shot to give Dallas a 120-118 lead with 1:39 left, but Jokic then got a tying tip on Michael Porter Jr.’s game-winning shot. with seven seconds left. .

Nikola Jokić is the first player in NBA history to total 37+ PTS, 18+ REB, 15+ AST in a game. https://t.co/nwA7pvDeIF pic.twitter.com/ZSeoH9C3Tb

— NBA History (@NBAHistory) November 11, 2024

“We are all running out of words, adjectives and ways to describe his greatness and impact. I think the simple way to say is he’s the best player in the world,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said of Jokić. “I think that’s the best way to say it.”

This report used information from The Associated Press.