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Jokic Can Set NBA Record for Triple-Doubles in Season Openers
The Denver Nuggets open their 2026–27 season against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Oklahoma City.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is tied with Oscar Robertson at four opening-night triple-doubles.
A triple-double means reaching at least 10 in three categories, such as points, rebounds and assists.
One more would make Jokic the first player with five in season openers.
He reached four last season with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, though Denver lost that game to Golden State.
The matchup also renews a rivalry after Oklahoma City beat Denver in seven games in last season’s Western Conference semifinals.
The game gives Jokic a chance to claim the record, while Denver begins its season against a leading Western Conference rival.
Nikola Jokic could set an NBA record for triple-doubles in season openers when Denver faces Oklahoma City.
Jokic and Oscar Robertson are tied with four opening-night triple-doubles each.
A fifth would make Jokic the first player to record five in season openers.
The Nuggets are scheduled to play the Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Thursday, October 22.
Jokic matched Robertson’s total in Denver’s 2025 season opener against Golden State.
- Who
- Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets center.
- What
- He can become the first NBA player with five triple-doubles in season openers.
- When
- Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- Why
- Jokic is tied with Oscar Robertson at four season-opening triple-doubles and can move ahead with another.
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Jokic recorded 16 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists in Denver’s season opener against Oklahoma City.
Jokic recorded his fourth opening-night triple-double in Denver’s opener against Golden State, tying Oscar Robertson’s record.
Jokic recorded his 182nd career regular-season triple-double, passing Robertson for second place on the all-time list.
Denver is scheduled to open its season against Oklahoma City, giving Jokic a chance to set the season-opener record.
- Season-opening triple-doubles
- Jokic 4; Oscar Robertson 4
- Record target
- 5 triple-doubles in season openers
- Nuggets opener
- October 22, 2026
- Venue
- Paycom Center, Oklahoma City
- Prior opener against Oklahoma City
- 16 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists in 2024
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