Jokić’s Historic Run Anchors Nuggets’ 2024‑25 Campaign

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As the 2024–25 NBA season unfolded, Nikola Jokić once again reminded the league why he is among basketball’s greatest. He became the first player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a full season, posting 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 10.2 assists per game.

But even beyond the raw numbers, Jokić produced show-stopping performances. On March 7, 2025, he recorded a 30–20–20 game (30 points, 20 rebounds, 20 assists) in overtime vs. Phoenix—a feat never before seen in NBA history. His consistency and dominance provided the foundation for Denver’s success: 50 wins and a trip to the Western Conference Semifinals. Yet even a season for the ages couldn’t mask the Nuggets’ broader challenges—injuries, depth problems, and occasional defensive lapses. Still, for fans, what Jokić did this year will be remembered as one of the great individual campaigns in NBA lore.