Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History With First 30-20-20 Game, Responds Like It’s No Big Deal

Nikola Jokic continues to redefine greatness in the NBA, delivering a historic performance that has never been seen before in the league’s history. In the Denver Nuggets' 149-141 overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns, Jokic recorded a 31-point, 21-rebound, and 22-assist triple-double, making him the first player ever to achieve a 30-20-20 game. 

While the entire basketball world was left in awe, Nikola Jokic himself responded with his usual nonchalant demeanor, treating it as just another night at the office. During a post-game interview with SportsCenter’s Scott Van Pelt, Jokic remained humble and unfazed when asked about the significance of his performance.

Scott Van Pelt: "Nikola, hey, it's Scott Van Pelt. Welcome back to the show. I realize that you're a man that is often not impressed with what he does, but what you just did has never been done in the history of the game."

"Your stat line, a 30-20-21. I don't know if you know that, but I just would ask you to frame your performance. What did you think of what you did tonight?"

Nikola Jokic: "We didn't play well against Sacramento and I think we just found a way to win the game. It was a high scoring game. I think both teams are shooting the ball really well so it was just that kind of night."

Scott Van Pelt: "Nikola, it's a 30-20-20, no one's ever done it. Tim Legler, who's calling the game, says, I've never seen anything like it. I get that this is just kind of what you do, but do you appreciate, for those of us watching it, we're just kind of shaking our heads?" 

Nikola Jokic: "I mean, thank you guys. I think I'm going to see this and think about this in my career. I always say that it's some kind of legacy. It's going to be nice to go when I finish my career in my couch and like I had a really good game."

"So right now it's just We have a back-to-back in two days or tomorrow, So I'm like I'm thinking how to get rest how to recover myself." 

Scott Van Pelt: "Okay, I understand in terms of your team and in where you sit in the West, we know that there are really good teams around you, but your group has done it."

"As you play these last 19 games with an eye on the playoffs and trying to do it again, what's the sense of confidence you have of your ability to do it one more time, Nikola?" 

Nikola Jokic: "I mean, I think we are not playing well. We have problems like every other team, but we are winning games. I think that's saying something about this team and I'm confident. You know, we always find a way."

"Sometimes it's not good, sometimes it's not really pretty, but we find a way in every game. I think in the playoffs, when it matters the most, we're going to find a way."