Nikola Jokić performed brilliantly on the court by scoring a triple-double against the New Orleans Pelicans, recording 27 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds. Yet, behind all the statistical genius, there lies a triumph that places Jokic among such greats as Wilt Chamberlain.

Not only were the numbers that the Joker achieved magical, but so too was the milestone he reached. Jokic had his 12th triple-double this season, entering an exclusive club previously occupied solely by Wilt Chamberlain.

Delving into the numbers, Jokic’s achievement becomes even more remarkable. He joined Chamberlain as the only player in the shot clock era to boast an astonishing 80% shooting accuracy from the field in a span of eight games.

Jokic’s skills are not limited to just this one achievement. In 117 triple-doubles of his career, and 10 against the Pelicans, showcase his basketball IQ and his unprecedented superiority to certain rivals. Notably, his 14-game streak of scoring 25 or more points against New Orleans adds another layer to his exceptional performance.

In one instance that highlighted Jokic’s ingenuity against the Pelicans, he made a mind-blowing behind-the-back bounce and over-his-head pass to Aaron Gordon for an authoritative dunk. It was not just a win, but rather an event that demonstrated why Nikola Jokić belongs to the NBA elite.

The host Denver Nuggets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 125-113 on Friday night.

Michael Porter Jr. finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, Jamal Murray added 20 points and nine assists for the Nuggets, who have alternated wins and losses for the past five games. Aaron Gordon had 15 points, Reggie Jackson wound up with 12 and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had 11 points.

Zion Williamson scored 30 points for the Pelicans, who had their seven-game road winning streak snapped. Jonas Valanciunas added 17 points, Larry Nance Jr. scored 13, CJ McCollum contributed 12 points and seven assists and Jose Alvarado finished with 10 points for New Orleans.