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Nikola Jokic Makes NBA History in Nuggets-Jazz

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic made NBA history against the Utah Jazz.

Joey Linn

Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena.
Dec 28, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Ball Arena. / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is already one of the greatest players in NBA history. With three MVP awards and one Finals MVP award, Jokic continues adding to his already incredible resume. Considered by many to be the front runner this season for another MVP award, Jokic continues to turn in incredible performances.

While the Nuggets have struggled to find consistency at times this season, the play of Jokic has been a constant. This was again on display Monday night.

Dominating again against the Utah Jazz, Jokic entered the fourth quarter having already tallied 33 points, 19 rebounds, and eight assists. While this performance was already impressive enough, Jokic also made NBA history in this game by reaching a big career milestone.

Nikola Jokic
Dec 16, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to pass the ball against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. / Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Reaching 15,000 career points in this game, Jokic did so in historic fashion.

Via StatMamba: "Nikola Jokic becomes the fastest center since Shaq to record 15,000 career points."

The Nuggets have needed every bit of Jokic’s dominant play this season, as the three-time MVP has helped keep them in the Western Conference playoff mix.

Via NBA: “15,000 career points for Nikola Jokić 👏”

Jokic entered this game averaging 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds and 9.5 assists in 27 appearances. The superstar center continues to somehow raise those averages, despite them already being unparalleled.

At this stage, it's hard to argue against Jokic being the MVP.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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