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NBA: Nikola Jokic Makes Triple-Double History As Denver Nuggets Beat Phoenix Suns 149-141

Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime in the NBA on Saturday (March 8, 2025) after losing a 21-point lead. Jokic became the first-ever NBA player with a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists. He tied his own team record with his 29th triple-double of the season, stretching his career total to 149. Aaron Gordon made a career-high seven 3-pointers and had 27 points for Denver. Kevin Durant scored 29 points for Phoenix, hitting a 3-pointer at regulation buzzer to send it into overtime.

NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Aaron Gordon
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon gestures after hitting a 3-point basket in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Denver.

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NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Christian Braun
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun reacts after hitting a 3-point basket late in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Denver.

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NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Grayson Allen
NBA 2024-25: Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen, center, hangs from the rim | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen, center, hangs from the rim after scoring a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson, right, and guard Jamal Murray look on in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Devin Booker
NBA 2024-25: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, drives to the basket | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and forward Aaron Gordon defend in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Grayson Allen
NBA 2024-25: Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Alle | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen, left, flies in the air after being fouled by Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Kevin Durant
NBA 2024-25: Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives past Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon in overtime of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Devin Booker
NBA 2024-25: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker heads off the court after overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver.

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NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Jamal Murray
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, drives to the basket past Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Russell Westbrook
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, left, drives to the basket | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, left, drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns center Mason Plumlee, right, defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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NBA basketball game Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets: Aaron Gordon
NBA 2024-25: Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon | Photo: AP/David Zalubowski

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, right, shoots a 3-point basket as Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal, left, defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Denver.

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