Nikola JokicThe incredible postseason added a special distinction Monday after the Nuggets star posted his third triple-double of the Western Conference finals in a historic 113-111 Game 4 victory over the Lakers.
With a game-changing assist in the second half, Jokic made NBA history by securing his eighth playoff triple-double, the most in a single postseason. Jokić’s feat broke a 56-year record held by NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain, who recorded seven triple-doubles with the 76ers in the 1966–67 postseason.
The Nuggets defeated the Lakers after a furious second-half comeback led by another clutch effort from Jokić to clinch their first trip to the NBA Finals in the franchise’s 47-year history.
The two-time MVP finished the game with 40 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists in 45 minutes, and received the Western Conference Finals MVP award from Magic Johnson. The performance marked Jokić’s series strongly, a four-game streak in which he averaged 27.8 points, 14.5 rebounds and 11.8 assists.
The moment Nikola Jokic became the 2023 Western Conference Finals MVP ❤️pic.twitter.com/uQ0VC66bkL
— Clutch Points (@ClutchPointsApp) May 23, 2023
Against the Lakers in the Western finals, Jokić looked unstoppable on the offensive end, similar to the mighty Chamberlain. The big man’s do-it-all’s 10th assist in Game 4 came on a crucial pass to guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope at the 4:39 mark of the third quarter, prompting a Lakers foul and a layup and one. that gave Denver its edge. first advantage of the game.
The play contributed to an impressive third-quarter comeback by the Nuggets, as the West’s No. 1 seed outscored the seven-seeded Lakers, 36–16, to take control of the game with a 94–89 lead to finish. the term. Jokić finished the fourth with 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in his 33 minutes of the night.
As he has done all season, Jokić anchored Monday night’s final win on a night in which he broke one of many records for one of the NBA’s all-time greats. And in doing so, Jokić’s Nuggets will now have a chance to accomplish what Chamberlain’s 76ers did nearly six decades ago and bring home the NBA title.
KCP gives Denver the edge!
Jokic now up to 10 assists, giving him a triple-double and breaking the record for triple-double in a single postseason 👏
Game 4 | Q3 on ESPN pic.twitter.com/qj1pSiW8dE
—NBA (@NBA) May 23, 2023
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