Nikola Jokic ties Oscar Robertson's triple-double mark

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic tying Oscar Robertson's triple-double mark reduces concerns about Nuggets' slump

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Feb 5, 2026 12:27 AM ET

The Denver Nuggets are now 1-3 since center Nikola Jokic returned from a left knee injury, but at least he's still racking up triple-doubles.

Jokic scored 30 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and tallied 10 assists in a 134-127 double overtime loss to the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night.

The 6-foot-11, 284-pound center is now tied with Hall of Fame guard Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles (181) in NBA history, behind Sacramento Kings guard Russell Westbrook (207). Per The Athletic's Josh Robbins, 11-year veteran Jokic (781) reached the mark in fewer regular-season games than Robertson (1,039).

Jokic joined Robertson and Westbrook as the third player to average a triple-double in the regular season last season. He's on track to do it again. Entering Wednesday's game, the three-time league MVP was averaging 29.1 PPG, 10.5 APG and 12.1 RPG. If he continues to do so, the team shouldn't panic about its recent skid.

ANOTHER TRIPLE-DOUBLE FOR THE JOKER

Nikola Jokic ties Oscar Robertson (181) for the 2nd most in NBA history behind Russell Westbrook (207) pic.twitter.com/6i1XZjb9gw
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Nikola Jokic's dominance downplays concerns about Nuggets' slump

The Nuggets' (33-19) losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder (121-111) and the Detroit Pistons (124-121) aren't alarmingly bad. Entering Wednesday, the Thunder (40-12) were first in the Western Conference, while the Pistons (37-12) were first in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks (33-18), meanwhile, have now won eight straight games after their victory over Denver.

If Jokic looked hobbled or sluggish, it would be a significant concern for the Nuggets. However, he's playing like a future HOFer. During this span, he has recorded 23.3 PPG, 12 RPG and 7.3 APG (per StatMuse).

The Nuggets face the Chicago Bulls (24-27) in a road matchup on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET. As of Wednesday night, ESPN Analytics gives Denver a 77% chance to win.

Saturday's game clearly gives Denver an opportunity to rebound and for Jokic to grab another triple-double.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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