Nikola Jokić achieved a feat unseen since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokiconce again carved his place in NBA history during a dominant 118-99 masterclass over Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The three-time MVP also had a triple-double performance, helping Denver extend its winning streak to four games.

Nikola Jokic makes more history against the Mavericks

Jokic became just another center in NBA history, along with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, he recorded 5,000 career assists. Entering the game with 4,992 assists, he reached the landmark with his eighth assist in the third quarter.

This game was just one example of Jokic’s impact on NBA history, as he reached another significant milestone against the Mavericks.

Joker set another record with a slick pass that set up Jamaal Murray for a layup in the third quarter, making him the fastest player to reach 15,000 points, 7,500 rebounds and 5,000 assists. The Serbian star accomplished this milestone in just 709 games, surpassing Larry Bird’s mark of 799 games.

At the end of the third quarter, the Serbian recorded the 146th triple-double in his career, recording 10 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. Nikola Jokic is currently averaging 31.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists per game. The Denver Nuggets star remains a strong contender for MVP honors this season.

Jokic achieved his second consecutive triple-double after missing two games due to illness. His 145th triple-double marked another milestone, an ace he and Russell Westbrook became the first teammates in NBA history to record a triple-double in the same game more than once in a season.

Jamal Murray leads the Nuggets

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with a season-best 45 points, while Michael Porter Jr. added 13 points. Denver built a commanding 71-45 halftime lead, leaving Dallas unable to come back. Jokić stood out with his strong edge protection and strong rebounding throughout the game.

The Nuggets were efficient on Tuesday, shooting 51.8 percent from the field and hitting 13 of 29 attempts (44.8 percent) from beyond the arc. Murray contributed six assists and connected on five 3-pointers to further improve the team’s performance.

Kyrie Irving is back after missing five games with a back injury, he finished with 11 points in 30 minutes. However, he struggled with his shooting, going 4 of 18 from the field. Daniel Gafford led the Mavericks with 13 points, and Najib Marshall had 11. Dallas ended up losing for the seventh time in its last nine games.

The Mavericks lost big man Derek Lively II to a sprained right ankle early in the game, leaving them without an arm in the frontcourt. Denver took advantage of this, dominating the rebounding battle with a 51-30 edge.

The Nuggets, after Sunday’s 11-point victory over the Mavericks in Dallas, have won four straight and eight of their last 10. In each of those eight wins, Denver has been led by at least 10 points.

Dallas suffered its second-longest loss of the season, a 19-point loss, only to be outscored by 23 points against the Clippers on December 19.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday. Jokic and the Nuggets will take on the Houston Rockets at home, while the Mavericks will travel to play the New Orleans Pelicans.