Nikola Jokicâs Vintage Triple-Double Sparks Nuggetsâ Rout of Raptors
Nikola Jokic posted 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Toronto Raptors 128-109 on Wednesday. He secured his 201st career triple-double by the end of the third quarter, while Denver outscored Toronto 41-15 in the period to pull away.
Jokic turns dominant third quarter into another triple-double
Nikola Jokic delivered a vintage performance Wednesday, recording 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets defeated the Toronto Raptors 128-109 at Ball Arena. The result was reported by The Gazette and The Associated Press.
Denver breaks open a close game
Toronto led by three at halftime, but Denver seized control after the break. The Nuggets outscored the Raptors 41-15 in the third quarter and held a 64-42 advantage in the second half, according to The News Tribune.
Jokic completed his third triple-double of the seasonâand the 201st of his careerâby the end of the third quarter. He then sat out the final 12 minutes as Denver closed out the 19-point victory.
Rookie Bryce Hopkins added a career-high 18 points for the Nuggets, while Denverâs second-half surge transformed a competitive game into a decisive result. The performance also came after what The Gazette described as an uncharacteristic six-game opening stretch for the three-time MVP.