Nikola Jokic himself has been doing a few seasons.
The MVP candidate turned in yet another stat-stuffing performance, rewriting the record book in the process, as he put down 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and four blocks, just shy of a 5x5 game. .
More impressively, he shot a masterful 16-of-22 off the ground, 3-of-5 beyond the arc, and 11-of-12 at the free-throw line, giving the Denver Nuggets a 138-130 win. New Orleans Pelicans in overtime.
Let's take a closer look at Jokic's historical performance based on statistics.
2: Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain
Tonight Jokic marked the second 40-point triple-double of his career, both of which have come this season.
In Nuggets franchise history, only one other player has recorded a 40-point triple-double—Michael Adams in 1991, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
In what is becoming a familiar sight, Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain in the record books as the only player in NBA history to record a 45-point triple-double on 70 percent shooting.
Nikola Jokic tonight:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) March 7, 2022
46 PTS (30 in 4Q and OT)
12 REB
11 AST
3 STL
4 BLK
16-22 FG
He is the 2nd player in NBA history with a 45-point triple-double on 70% shooting. The other was Wilt Chamberlain. pic.twitter.com/2GLnZnDWfr
Jokic is the first player to record that stat line since steals and blocks were tracked (1973–74) and the first to record a 40-point triple-double with four blocks since LeBron James (2010) .
30: Jokic Shuts It Down
Jokic is no stranger to pouring out absurd state lines, but tonight, the Nuggets needed every bit of their production as overtime to clinch the win.
He scored 30 of his 46 points in the fourth quarter and overtime, coming clutch at the end of regulation with a pair of free throws with 3.2 seconds remaining, icing the game with a 3-pointer with 1:30 remaining. before doing.
Joker up to 46 points. What a show. pic.twitter.com/ymf6M7dVGJ
— NBA (@NBA) March 7, 2022