DENVER— Nikola Jokic had 35 factors, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 factors, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn fillets 124-105 Friday night time.
It was the 145th profession triple-double for Jokic, who missed Denver’s earlier two video games on account of sickness.
It was Westbrook’s 202nd profession triple-double. It was the second time this season that they’d triple-doubles in the identical sport, and in keeping with the NBA, they’re the primary teammates in NBA historical past to have triple-doubles in the identical sport a number of instances in of the identical season.
Westbrook has probably the most profession NBA triple-doubles and Jokic is third. Oscar Robertson is second with 181.
Ben Simmons performed for the primary time since Jan. 1 and had 10 factors and 6 assists for Brooklyn, which has misplaced 4 straight and 12 of its final 15. Keon Johnson had 22 factors and Tyrese Martin had 19 factors for Brooklyn.
The Nuggets used a late second quarter to take the lead for good, then opened the second half with a 25-9 spurt that made the rating 90-68.
The Nets received as shut as 97-92 earlier than Denver pulled away.
Takeaways
Nets: Performed with simply eight gamers towards Detroit on Wednesday, however Simmons returned from a four-game absence. Cam Johnson (sprained proper ankle) and D’Angelo Russell (contusion to proper shin) are nonetheless out.
Nuggets: Jamal Murray didn’t play within the second half on account of proper knee soreness. Jokic entered Friday main the NBA in scoring with 31.5 factors per sport.
Key second
Johnson’s nook 3-pointer made it 101-95 halfway by way of the fourth, however Denver recovered and went on a 16-5 run to steer 117-100 with 2:48 left.
Key statistic
The Nuggets dedicated 9 turnovers on the 2:09 mark of the second quarter and simply 5 within the ultimate 35:51.
To be continued
The Nets proceed their six-game highway journey at Utah on Sunday night time. The Nuggets play back-to-back video games in Dallas, beginning Sunday.
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