Denver nuggets Star Nikola Jokic became the first player in the NBA story to record a 30-20-20 triple double on Friday night’s exciting overtime victory over Phoenix Suns.
And his reaction to the historic achievement was exactly what Jokic fans would expect to hear from 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 a NBA basketball match on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
“It shouldn’t go that way,” Jokic said. “I talked to (Aaron Gordon) and he said to me, ‘It was a quiet 30 points.’ I didn’t do anything special, just seemed like everyone was in flow. “
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Jokic told Sports Center separately after the game that he will be able to really appreciate the implementation when “On my couch” after his career is over.
“I can’t describe him, so don’t ask me,” Denver told Michael Malone to journalists after the game. “The guy is just an incredible player and when you’re one of one in this league, with the huge story in this league that says a lot. There are a lot of good players in this league, but Nikola is just in a class alone.”

Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic, Left, runs to the basket as Phoenix Suns Center Mason Plumlee defends in the second half of an NBA basketball match on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Jokic ended the night with 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career high 22 assists in Nuggets’ 149-141 Overtime victory over The sun.
He also tied up the franchise post with his 29th triple double in the season and is currently ranking in the top three in the league with an average of 28.9 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.6 assists per year. Match.

Denver Nuggets Center Nikola Jokic, Front, drives past Phoenix Suns Center Mason Plumlee in the first half of a NBA basketball match on Friday, March 7, 2025 in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
“He’s just one of a kind,” Christian Braun added. “You’ll never see anything like this ever again – ever. You’ll never see a player doing the things he’s doing evening in and evening.”