{"id":713843,"date":"2026-04-19T10:27:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/713843\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T10:27:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T10:27:34","slug":"murray-and-jokic-wrote-nba-history-in-nuggets-win-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/713843\/","title":{"rendered":"Murray and Jokic wrote NBA history in Nuggets win"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a 116-105 win over the Timberwolves, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray made NBA history. They tied Jordan and Pippen\u2019s record for the most playoff games with both players recording at least 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.<\/p>\n

Denver Nuggets started their playoffs campaign with a statement win over Minnesota Timberwolves beating them 116-105.<\/p>\n

As per usual, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the show for the hosts.<\/p>\n

Jokic notched a triple-double with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, with Murray contributing with game-high 30 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds.<\/p>\n

Formidable duo of the Nuggets also wrote a piece of NBA history in the last night’s victory.<\/p>\n

For the eight time in their careers, Jokic and Murray had a playoff game where they both scored at least 25 points, caught at least 5 rebounds and dished out at least 5 assists.<\/p>\n

Nuggets’ cornerstone players are now tied on the top of the all-time list in that specific stat category together with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen who also had 8 games like that in the postseason.<\/p>\n

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