Nikola Jokic continued his incredible 2023 playoff run with yet another history-making performance.
Jokic was once again the leader in the Nuggets' Game 3 victory over the Heat on Wednesday. He became the first player in NBA Finals history with a 30-20-10 performance, with 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists. He, along with Jamal Murray, became the first teammates — regular season or postseason — to tally a 30-point triple-double in the same game.
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The big night for Jokic was a continuation of his standout 2023 postseason. He became just the fifth player to reach 100 points in their first three NBA Finals games, per ESPN Stats & Info.
And with his Wednesday stat line, he also picked up his third 30-20-10 playoff triple-double — and second this postseason. All other players in NBA history have combined for two (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Wilt Chamberlain each have one, per Stathead).
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What did that standout performance mean to Jokic?
"I mean, to be honest, not much," Jokic said after the game. "I'm just glad we won the game. It was a big one for us." Denver took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
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It meant a lot more to everyone else watching the game, however, as the NBA world took in one of the best performances in an NBA Finals game in league history.