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Jokic records 200th career triple-double in Nuggets win
The Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 in New Orleans on Wednesday and never trailed.
Nikola Jokic had 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 200th regular-season triple-double.
He and Russell Westbrook are the only players in NBA history to reach 200.
Jokic is 10 triple-doubles from Westbrook's NBA record; Westbrook retired after last season.
Jokic reached 200 in 814 games, while Westbrook took 1,175.
The win completed Denver's two-game sweep of New Orleans, whose record fell to 0-4 under first-year coach Jamahl Mosley.
Nikola Jokic recorded his 200th career regular-season triple-double as the Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-91.
Jokic finished with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
The Nuggets never trailed and built a 22-point first-half lead.
Jamal Murray scored 23 points for Denver, while Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 25.
Jokic is 10 triple-doubles behind Russell Westbrook’s NBA record.
- Who
- Nikola Jokic, center for the Denver Nuggets.
- What
- He recorded his 200th career regular-season triple-double in Denver’s 104-91 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
- When
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
- Where
- New Orleans.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Denver overcame a 23-point deficit to beat New Orleans in Denver.
Jokic recorded his 200th career regular-season triple-double as the Nuggets beat the Pelicans 104-91.
- Jokic’s stat line
- 21 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists
- Final score
- Denver Nuggets 104, New Orleans Pelicans 91
- Jokic’s career milestone
- 200 regular-season triple-doubles
- Gap to record
- 10 triple-doubles behind Russell Westbrook
- Murray’s points
- 23
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A milestone only one other has hit before