Nikola Jokic recorded his third consecutive triple-double with 30 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds to propel the Denver Nuggets to a 135-122 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. The victory lifted Denver to 6-3 on the season, while the Heat fell to 3-5.
Jokic’s performance marked his fifth triple-double of the season, extending his NBA lead in that category.
Jamal Murray, back from a three-game absence due to concussion protocol, added 28 points, becoming the first player in Nuggets history to reach 1,000 career 3-pointers.
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