{"id":698578,"date":"2026-04-04T22:44:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/698578\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T22:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T22:44:33","slug":"denver-nuggets-star-nikola-jokic-made-nba-history-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/698578\/","title":{"rendered":"Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Made NBA History"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Saturday, the Denver Nuggets<\/a> played the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> (at home) in Colorado).<\/p>\n

The Nuggets won by a score of 136-134 (in overtime).<\/p>\n

Nikola Jokic<\/a> finished with 40 points, eight rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks while shooting 13\/25 from the field and 1\/5 from three-point range in 44 minutes of playing time.<\/p>\n

Denver Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic Made NBA History\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots against Victor Wembanyama<\/a> #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n

Jokic also made NBA<\/a> history with his performance.<\/p>\n

Real App wrote:<\/a> \u201cNikola Jokic becomes the first center in NBA history to record 40+ PTS & 10+ AST with 0 TOV.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets scores against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in overtime at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n

Jokic is in the middle of another sensational season.<\/p>\n

The three-time MVP had come into the day with averages of 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 10.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 57.2% from the field and 38.7% from three-point range in 61 games.<\/p>\n

FS1\u2019s Nick Wright wrote:<\/a> \u201cJokic\u2019s overtime performance vs. Wemby might\u2019ve been the best 4 minute stretch I\u2019ve seen from anyone all season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nuggets Right Now\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyNikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets scores against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs in overtime at Ball Arena on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jokic and the Nuggets are currently the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 50-28 record in 78 games.<\/p>\n

They are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak (and 25-13 at home).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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