Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic Made NBA History In Hawks-Nuggets Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jan 1, 2025 10:56 PM ET

On Wednesday evening, the Denver Nuggets are playing the Atlanta Hawks (at home) in Colorado.

Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds, 15 assists and one block while shooting 8/16 from the field and 1/1 from the three-point range in his first 30 minutes of playing time.

He also made NBA history.

Via StatMamba: "Nikola Jokic has just recorded the 7th fastest triple-double in NBA history.

He also holds the record for the fastest."

Nikola Jokic has just recorded the 7th fastest triple-double in NBA history.

He also holds the record for the fastest. pic.twitter.com/IyTsnaNtR2
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) January 2, 2025

Jokic came into the night with averages of 31.0 points, 12.9 rebounds, 9.5 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 56.4% from the field and 49.2% from the three-point range in 28 games.

Via StatMamba: "Fastest triple-doubles in NBA history:

14:33 — Nikola Jokic (2018)
17:00 — Jim Tucker (1955)
17:35 — Russell Westbrook (2016)
18:43 — Russell Westbrook (2016)
18:59 — Luka Doncic (2023)
20:02 — Victor Wembanyama (2024)
20:16 — Nikola Jokic (Tonight)"

Fastest triple-doubles in NBA history:

14:33 — Nikola Jokic (2018)
17:00 — Jim Tucker (1955)
17:35 — Russell Westbrook (2016)
18:43 — Russell Westbrook (2016)
18:59 — Luka Doncic (2023)
20:02 — Victor Wembanyama (2024)
20:16 — Nikola Jokic (Tonight) https://t.co/bivVVbDGTU
— StatMamba (@StatMamba) January 2, 2025