BREAKING: Nikola Jokic Made Wild NBA History In Nuggets-Heat Game
On Wednesday evening, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets played Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat in Florida.
They were coming off a disappointing 111-108 loss in Game 2 (on Sunday night at home), as they lost the fourth quarter by 11 points (36-25).
That said, the Nuggets were able to rebound and win Game 3 on the road by a score of 109-94.
With the victory, the series is now 2-1 in favor of the Nuggets, and Game 4 will be back in Miami on Friday night.
During the game, two-time MVP Nikola Jokic made sensational NBA history.
Via The NBA: "Nikola Jokic is the first player in NBA history to record 30+ points, 20+ rebounds, and 10+ assists in a Finals game"
Jokic played 44 minutes and finished the victory with 32 points, 21 rebounds, ten assists and two blocks while shooting 12/21 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point range.
During the regular season, the 28-year-old superstar averaged an incredible 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 63.2% from the field and led the Nuggets to the first seed in the Western Conference.
They have beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers through the first three rounds of the NBA Playoffs.
Following Game 4, the teams will return to Ball Arena in Denver for Game 5 on Monday night.
If there is a Game 6, it will be played in Miami next Thursday.