Nikola Jokic registered a 37-point triple-double, but the Denver Nuggets lost against the Spurs on Friday night. Denver suffered the first defeat after a 29-game win streak when Jokic had a triple-double.
Friday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs ended the Denver Nuggets' 29-game win streak when Nikola Jokic records a triple-double dating back to the last season.
Jokic posted his NBA-leading 26th triple-double of the season with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, but Denver stumbled on the road 128-120.
Despite the defeat, the Nuggets have maintained the first position in the Western Conference with 46 wins and 21 losses.
Player of the Game | |
EFF
26
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Keldon Johnson | |
Points | 23 |
Accuracy | 8-17 |
Rebounds | 8 |
Assists | 6 |
Denver has 15 games remaining, including 12 against teams that currently qualify for the playoffs.
Jokic's numbers during the 29-game win streak:
- 25.1 PPG
- 14.2 RPG
- 12.1 APG
- 65% FG
- 52% 3PT
- 77% FT