Nikola Jokic Climbs to Second Place in NBA Triple-Doubles Record
In a historic performance, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history. The game, which took place on Saturday night (Sunday, February 8, 2026, Philippine time), saw Jokic deliver an outstanding stat line of 22 points, 17 assists, and 14 rebounds.
Jokic's Triple-Double Mastery
According to an Associated Press report, this marked Jokic's 182nd regular-season triple-double, his 19th of the current season, and his second consecutive game with such a feat. With this achievement, he now trails only Russell Westbrook, who holds the record with 207 triple-doubles. Jokic's consistent dominance on the court continues to solidify his legacy as one of the league's premier players.
Denver Nuggets Snap Losing Streak
The Denver Nuggets ended a three-game skid with a decisive 136-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Jamal Murray contributed significantly with 28 points and 11 assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 23 points. This win allowed Denver to close out a challenging three-game road trip on a positive note, following previous losses to the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks.
Game Highlights and Turning Points
Despite a strong effort from the Chicago Bulls, who were led by Matas Buzelis with 21 points and Collin Sexton with 17 points, the team suffered its fourth straight defeat. The Bulls initially held a 104-97 lead after finishing the third quarter on a 16-2 run. However, the Nuggets responded powerfully in the final period, opening with a 20-2 burst that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jokic and Julian Strawther sealed this run with back-to-back three-pointers, effectively taking control of the game.
Chicago struggled offensively in the fourth quarter, going scoreless from the field for the first six minutes and finishing the period with a disappointing 5-for-17 shooting performance. Jokic nearly secured his triple-double by halftime, accumulating nine points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists in just 17 minutes, but the Bulls still managed to lead 65-59 at the break.
Other NBA Results
In other games across the league, several teams secured victories. The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Washington Wizards 127-113, the Houston Rockets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-106, and the San Antonio Spurs downed the Dallas Mavericks 138-125. Additionally, the Orlando Magic edged out the Utah Jazz 120-117, the Charlotte Hornets topped the Atlanta Hawks 126-119, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 105-99. Other results included the Philadelphia 76ers winning 109-103 at the Phoenix Suns, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeating the Sacramento Kings 132-126, and the Portland Trail Blazers beating the Memphis Grizzlies 122-115.
