Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets vs Kings

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made NBA history against the Sacramento Kings

Apr 9, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks on during a free throw in the first quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets went into Wednesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings on a four-game losing streak, but the game was about much more than just getting back in the win column.

The Nuggets played their first game without head coach Michael Malone in a decade, as the Nuggets just fired him on Tuesday. Playing with some extra motivation, the Nuggets picked up a huge road win over the Kings 124-116.

The Nuggets were led by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic, who dropped 20 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, four steals, and just one turnover on 5-12 shooting from the field and a perfect 10-10 from the free-throw line.

Nikola Jokic tonight:

20 Points
12 Rebounds
11 Assists
4 Steals

Nuggets snap their 4-game losing streak. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IQl3gwQHu3

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 10, 2025

With his incredible performance on Wednesday night, Jokic became the first player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a game, per Stathead.

Jokic is now averaging 29.9 points, 12.8 rebounds, 10.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game this season, possibly on his way to a fourth MVP award within five years. Jokic's historic night in Wednesday's win means much more than any of his other incredible performances, leading the Nuggets to their first victory in a new era.

Apr 9, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Jokic and the Nuggets now move on to face the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets to close out their 2024-25 regular season, holding a 48-32 record and sitting in fourth place in the Western Conference with just two games left.

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