Nikola Jokic Ties Wilt Chamberlain on Historic NBA List
With his 9th career playoff triple-double, Nikola Jokic tied Wilt Chamberlain for the most playoff triple-doubles by a center in NBA history. Jokic was fantastic in Game 3 vs. the Phoenix Suns, finishing with 30 PTS, 17 REB, and 17 AST.
Jokic is truly one of the most unique and talented players in NBA history. A two-time league MVP, Denver's center is now solely concerned with winning an NBA championship. His ability to orchestrate everything the Nuggets do offensively is something opposing defenses rarely have a counter for. This was evident throughout the course of the regular season, as Denver secured the best record in the Western Conference, and it has translated over to the playoffs as well.
It is incredibly rare for centers to have the offensive responsibility that Jokic has, and it's only possible because of his unique skillset. Passing Wilt Chamberlain on any statistical ranking is an incredible accomplishment, and this latest achievement from Jokic is another testament to his greatness.
With several more games to play this postseason, Jokic has a real chance to overtake Chamberlain for sole possession of first-place on this list. Averaging close to a triple-double through 8 playoff games, it certainly feels reasonable to assume that Jokic will get at least one more this postseason, which will put him atop the list of most triple-doubles by a center in NBA playoff history.
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