The Denver Nuggets secured a commanding 124-105 victory over the Brooklyn Nets as both Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook delivered spectacular performances. Jokic, returning from a two-game absence due to illness, recorded 35 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds, marking his 145th career triple-double. Westbrook complemented his performance with a triple-double of his own, tallying 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
This matchup highlighted the duo’s ability to dominate the court, as they both notched triple-doubles in the same game for the second time this season. The Nets struggled, losing their fourth consecutive game and twelfth of their last 15, despite Ben Simmons contributing 10 points and six assists in his return.