NBA 2018-19: 3 Talking Points from the Denver Nuggets' win over the New York Knicks

Nuggets win their 9th straight game at home
Nuggets win their 9th straight game at home

#1 Nikola Jokic's monster triple-double performance

Nikola Jokic's monster triple-double performance led the Nuggets to their third straight win
Nikola Jokic's monster triple-double performance led the Nuggets to their third straight win

Stat line: 19 points, 14 rebounds, 15 assists, a steal and 3 blocks on 50.0 % shooting

Nikola Jokic's breakout season continues in the NBA as the Serbian professional came up big with a monster triple-double for the Nuggets. Jokic who had 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists in the win against the Phoenix Suns was once again at his usual best as he tallied 19 points, 14 rebounds, and 15 assists to lead the Nuggets to their third straight win.

With 4:09 remaining in the first quarter, he got fouled for an and-1 and made the free-throw to complete the three-point play and extend the Nuggets' lead to five points. The Knicks finished the first quarter strongly and took the 32-28 lead.

Towards the end of the fourth quarter, Jokic scored five straight points to help the Nuggets to victory. This was his third triple-double of the season.

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