Nikola Jokic Joins NBA History in Nuggets-Clippers Game 2

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic joined a historic NBA list against the LA Clippers in their Game 2 matchup

Apr 21, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball up court against Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) in the third quarter during game two of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets took down the LA Clippers to kick off their star-studded first-round Western Conference playoff series, but Game 2 was not as successful.

The Clippers bounced back after an overtime thriller in Game 1 to steal Game 2 in Denver, winning 105-102 behind an incredible 39-point performance from superstar forward Kawhi Leonard on efficient 15-19 shooting from the field.

However, in a losing effort, Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic did all he could. The three-time NBA MVP finished the game with 26 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, and 3 steals on 8-16 shooting from the field.

Apr 19, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter against the LA Clippers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Jokic had an incredible Game 1 performance with 29 points, 9 rebounds, and 12 assists, and followed it up with a dominant triple-double in Game 2.

Through two games, Jokic has recorded 55 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists to tie the series 1-1. Jokic has joined Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to have 50+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 20+ assists through the first two games in a postseason.

Nikola Jokic through two games:

55 PTS
21 REB
22 AST

He joins Russ, Harden, & Robertson as the only players to have 50/20/20 in the first 2 games of a postseason. pic.twitter.com/XYxhq1xCEq

— Polymarket Hoops (@StatMamba) April 22, 2025

Of course, what Jokic is doing is incredible, but he is still not playing up to his standard. In Monday's loss, Jokic recorded seven turnovers, three in the fourth quarter, and shot just 2-6 from the field in the final period.

Three of the four players on this historic NBA playoff list are playing in this Clippers-Nuggets series, as Westbrook and Harden are trying to turn back the clock to help their respective teams get past the first round.