An NBA 1st: Jokic, Westbrook record triple-doubles in same game for 2nd time this season

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin (13) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver.

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) drives to the basket as Brooklyn Nets guard Tyrese Martin (13) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)


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DENVER — Denver's Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook made NBA history on Friday night, becoming the first pair of teammates to record a triple-double in the same game multiple times in a single season. Jokic finished with 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds for his NBA-leading 15th triple-double of the season in the Nuggets' 124-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. They're also the first to record a 25-point triple-double in the same regular-season game. The pair also accomplished the feat at Utah on Dec. 30.

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