Triple-Double Twins Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook strike again: “Best duo in the league”
Nuggets stars Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook make their presence know on the court in Friday night matchup against Nets.
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The Denver Nuggets played against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in the NBA at the Ball Arena. Their star man Nikola Jokic returned to the roster after missing two games due to illness. This had the Nuggets fans excited, as they expected a big game from Jokic. The three time league MVP did not leave them disappointed as he starred against the Nets.
Along with Jokic, his teammate, Russell Westbrook, also had a great night at the Ball Arena. Both dropped triple-doubles on the Nets for the second time this season in the same game. The NBA community was in awe of the star duo. Some fans went to the extent of claiming these two players to be the ‘best duo in the league.’
JOKIC TONIGHT: RUSS TONIGHT:
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 11, 2025
35 PTS 25 PTS
15 AST 11 REB
12 REB 10 AST
TRIPLE-DOUBLE BOYS ? (via @realapp_) pic.twitter.com/RKkV4v5KaD
Nikola Jokic finished with 35 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds. Russell Westbrook finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Nuggets defeated the Nets 124-105 on Friday night. It was Jokic’s 145th triple-double in his career, whereas Westbrook recorded his 202nd triple-double in his career.
Jokic is in third place with the most NBA triple-doubles in his career, after Westbrook. With 181, Oscar Robertson comes in second. In addition, Jamal Murray missed the second half because of pain in his right knee. The Nuggets once again will be relying on their star duo of Jokic and Westbrook to deliver consistently due to Murray’s fitness issues this season.
Fans go wild after Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook drop triple-doubles on Nets
Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook turned heads in their performance against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. Both stars stepped up for their side as they recorded triple-doubles in the same game, leaving NBA fans stunned. Many experts and analysts have been dismissive of the star duo recently, only for them to drop this type of performance at the Ball Arena.
Many fans took to various social media apps to put forward their views and praise towards Jokic and Westbrook. One fan wrote on X, “Best Duo in the league.” Getting ‘best’-duo’ in the league shouts speaks volumes of the impact Westbrook is having alongside the Nuggets star.
Check out some of the fan reactions below:
Best Duo in the league https://t.co/tttiawYYfZ
— ? (@KamauuX) January 11, 2025
The mortal mind wouldn’t be able to comprehend the level of offense these two could play in if Russ was in his prime https://t.co/djVYLi8ySu
— Blimms (@EstemyBeste) January 11, 2025
Name a more iconic duo, or whatever that meme was years ago https://t.co/6LDRP1eEZv
— Zay (@17_zayy) January 11, 2025
We are seriously getting prime Russ numbers this season. Him and Jokic were born to play together, it’s been great to watch ?
— Vent It (@VentItMedia) January 11, 2025
Top 10 duo in the league
— Paulos (@LoswitheMos) January 11, 2025
Goatbrook back
— ? (@Madridxmedia) January 11, 2025
Another incredible night for Jokic and Russ.
— Ayisha (@AyishaBio) January 11, 2025
Westbrook started this game with an 11-4 record. In those games, he has been averaging 14.3 points, 8.2 assists, and 6.4 rebounds.
The Nuggets will have to keep Westbrook and Jokic fit throughout the season if they were to contend for the 2025 NBA title. Up next for the 22-15 Nuggets are the Dallas Mavericks away from home.
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