Nikola Jokic chasing NBA history in Nuggets season opener

Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic has an opportunity to make NBA history during the team's 2026-27 season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jokic enters the matchup tied with Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson for the most career triple-doubles recorded in a season opener, having reached the milestone four times. Achieving one more triple-double would give the three-time MVP sole possession of the all-time record.

Jokic earned his fourth opening-night triple-double last year, posting 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists in an overtime loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Serbian center averaged a triple-double during the 2025-26 campaign with 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists per game before Denver suffered a first-round postseason exit.