Nikola Jokic shone historically in the victory of Denver Nuggets about Phoenix Suns by 149-141, after extension, at dawn on Saturday (8). The Nugget star scored 31 points, 22 assists (best brand of career) and 21 rebounds, reaching the first 30-20 triple-double in the NBA history.
With this achievement, Jokic registered his 29th triple-double in the season and 159th of his career. In addition, the player was crucial to the 21 -point advantage of Nuggets, who had seen their leadership cut by Phoenix Suns during the match.
Aaron Gordon, with seven 3 points balls, equaled his personal record by scoring 27 points. Christian Braun also had a great performance with 25 points, while Jamal Murray contributed 19 points and eight welfare. The victory marked the second consecutive of Nuggets, who won three of the four clashes with Phoenix this season.
A extension you have you with a basket of Jokic, which started a 7-0 rug of the corn. Although Kevin Durant interrupted the attack with two free lunch, Jokić and Braun increased the advantage of Denver, which was 11 points in extra time. In the final minutes, Murray, Braun and Gordon sealed the victory with free hits.
On the Phoenix side, Devin Booker performed with 34 points and seven welfare. Durant also shone, writing down 29 points and 9 regots, included 3 crucial points at the end of regulatory time, which led the game to extension.
A departure part is marked by a large Phoenix turn, which was behind 21 points in the third quarter, but consistency ties a starting match in 122 after a sequence of decisive Booker and Durant bridges. Without, however, the nuggets kept calm and secured the triumph in extra time.
