Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) warms up before Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami.Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic warms up before Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals, Friday against the Miami Heat, June 9, 2023, in Miami.Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) warms up before Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami.during the first half of Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami.Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) talks to Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) before Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami.Jimmy Butler fan Brandon Lopez, 10, of Miami, enters the area for Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami. Miami Heat fans Renee Tang, Matt Suma, Calvin Placencia and Ray Yu pose next to a replica of the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship trophy before Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami.Butler as fans arrive for Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami. Miami artist Anjelinna Person, 19, puts the finishing touches on a painting of Miami Heat player Jimmy.Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone speaks at a news conference before Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami.Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone gestures during a news conference before Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami.Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra listens to a question during a news conference before Game 4 of the basketball NBA Finals Denver Nuggets, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Miami.I mean, he’s a guy that literally will just read the game and take what the game offers,” Malone said. However, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone was much more effusive. “To be honest, I just like to win the game, so whatever it takes,” Jokić – who is now averaging 35 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in the series against the Suns – told reporters. The six-foot-11-inch Serbian moved past NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain to stand alone at his position with the achievement.Īfter the convincing victory, Jokić was quick to focus on the win, rather than his personal milestone. The two-time NBA MVP finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists to bag his 10th career playoff triple double, meaning he now has the most playoff triple-doubles by a center. The Nuggets were spearheaded as usual by Jokić, who created yet more history with his excellent all-around performance. The victory means the Nuggets regain the upper hand in the best-of-seven series, with Denver now leading 3-2 and needing just one more win to advance to the next round. Nikola Jokić made history with a triple-double on Tuesday night to lead the Denver Nuggets to a comfortable 118-102 Game 5 win in their Western Conference playoff series against the Phoenix Suns.
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