Nikola Jokic set a new milestone on Thursday by becoming the first player in NBA history to post at least ten triple-doubles in seven straight seasons.

The Serbian center led the Denver Nuggets to a 124-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Ball Arena. With his 26 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal in 30 minutes, the defending champs improved to 17-9 in the regular season.

“With Nikola, life becomes a lot easier,” said head coach Michael Malone. “I was probably most pleased with Nikola’s defense.” I desired to be assertive. I want to be disruptive, and I think Nikola set the tone for that tonight.”

Slovenian teammate Vlatko Cancar is set to miss the entire 2023-24 season owing to a torn ACL in his left knee.

Luka Doncic games Nowitzki, Dirk

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 119-101, in the American Airlines Center. They advanced to 18-5, a joint-high in the North American league, after overcoming Luka Doncic and generating a 37-point swing.

The Slovenian superstar scored 30 points for the tenth time in a row. With 39 points in the loss, he tied legendary Dirk Nowitzki for the most points scored in a game in Mavericks history. He shot 15/27 from the field but only 2/7 from beyond the arc. He also had 13 assists and six rebounds, but he also had eight turnovers. Maxi Kleber of Germany is still recovering from a dislocated right little toe.

French Rudy Gobert led the way with eight points, 12 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block. Luka Garza, a Bosnian, was on assignment with the Iowa Wolves.