Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic records NBA first in overtime win over Suns: ‘A class all by himself’

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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA history to record a 30-20-20 triple-double in Friday night’s thrilling overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. 

And his reaction to the historic feat was exactly what Jokic fans would expect to hear from the Serbian basketball player.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) pulls in a rebound as Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Denver.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

"It’s not supposed go that way," Jokic said. "I was talking to (Aaron Gordon), and he said to me, ‘That was a quiet 30 points.’ I didn’t do anything special, just seemed like everyone was in flow."

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Jokic told SportsCenter separately after the game that he’ll be able to truly appreciate the accomplishment when "on my couch" after his career is over. 

"I can’t describe him, so don’t ask me to," Denver coach Michael Malone told reporters after the game. "The guy is just an incredible player, and when you are one of one in this league, with the tremendous history of this league, that says a lot. There’s a lot of good players in this league, but Nikola, in my opinion, is just in a class all by himself."

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Denver.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Jokic finished the night with 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists in the Nuggets'