Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic made history on Friday night’s conquest of 124-105 over the Brooklyn Nets. The pair became the first teammates in NBA history to record triple-doubles in the same game multiple times in a single season. This has inscribed the names of both “triple-double twins” in NBA archives for decades to come.
After their stellar performance in front of the home fans at Ball Arena, the Nuggets’ No. 4 had a priceless reaction to a reporter’s findings. When Denver’s veteran was informed that his triple-doubles translate to a 74% victory rate for his teams, he was pleased to hear it. However, Westbrook was left dumbfounded when he discovered Jokic’s winning percentage, prompting him to exclaim, “Damn it, Jok!”
Really? 74% you say? Damn. 74%? So that’s a winning percentage huh? Damn, that’s crazy. [Jokic is 79%]. Ahhh, damn it Jok, damnit.
Russell Westbrook’s response to the reporter’s stats
Hearing that Jokic had once again one-upped him in their cordial competition as teammates, Westbrook couldn’t help but snap his fingers as he searched for words. This reaction wasn’t surprising when one realize that the Serbian sensation has the most triple-doubles this season. The former MVP registered his 15th triple-double on Friday and continues to solidify his reign as one of the league’s invincible big men.
Russell Westbrook finding out Jokic has a better Triple-Double win percentage 🤣 pic.twitter.com/fEyfr7BpeT
— DNVR Nuggets (@DNVR_Nuggets) January 11, 2025
Nonetheless, Russell Westbrook’s addition to Denver’s roster has proven invaluable. He may be the missing piece to the Nuggets’ puzzle as the team aspires to win another championship title this year. In Friday’s victory against the Nets, ‘Beastbrook’ contributed with 25 points, 11 boards, and 10 assists, along with one strip and one block.
Nikola Jokic eyes legendary status alongside Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook
After missing two straight games due to illness, Nikola Jokic returned with a phenomenal 35-point performance. The Joker is averaging 31.6 points, 13 rebounds, and 9.9 assists per game this year. Missing only by a minuscule 0.1, Jokic is on the brink of averaging a triple-double for an entire NBA season.
Achieving this would place him alongside a select few elite scorers, such as Oscar Robertson and his teammate, Westbrook. The Serbian superstar has previously acknowledged this season that the 2017 MVP is the undisputed “king” of triple-doubles.
TRIPLE-DOUBLE MACHINES 👊👊
🔋 Jokić: 35p, 15a, 12r
🔋 Russ: 25p, 10a, 11rThey are the first pair of teammates in NBA history to both record a triple-double in the same game MULTIPLE TIMES in a single season 🤯 pic.twitter.com/oAJg8IB8Ul
— NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2025
Besides being the all-time leader in triple-doubles with a total of 202, Westbrook is also the only player in history to have averaged a triple-double in four different seasons (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021). Denver fans are starting to comprehend what a stroke of luck it is to have two of the top three all-time triple-double leaders on their team.
Jokic seems to be on another MVP campaign and is looking to add a fourth MVP award to his name. In the decisive win against the Brooklyn Nets, Nikola Jokic shot 66% from the field and made one of his only three-point attempts. Additionally, he grabbed 12 boards and dished out 15 feeds to his teammates. Next, the Denver Nuggets will head to Dallas to battle the Mavericks on Sunday.
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