Nuggets star Nikola Jokić records 200th career triple-double, rapidly closing in on Russell Westbrook’s all-time record

Nikola Jokić is just the second player in NBA history to log 200 triple-doubles in his career.

By Ryan Young · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 2:49 AM

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Nikola Jokic recorded his 200th career regular-season triple-double, closing in on Russell Westbrook's all-time NBA record.
Jokic is just the second player in NBA history to reach the 200 triple-double milestone.
The Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-91 on Wednesday night.

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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recorded his 200th career regular-season triple-double during a 104-91 road victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Jokic posted 21 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists to lead Denver to the win, ensuring the Nuggets never trailed in the contest.

With this performance, Jokic became just the second player in NBA history to reach 200 career triple-doubles. The achievement moves him within 10 triple-doubles of surpassing Russell Westbrook for the league's all-time record, while teammate Jamal Murray added 23 points in the victory.

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