Jokić triple‑double alert
Nikola Jokić posted a triple‑double — 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists — powering Denver in a recent win over Portland and reminding everyone why he’s a season‑defining force. (x.com)
Denver closed out a 128-112 victory over Portland on March 22, 2026, moving the Nuggets to 44-28 in the standings. ( espn.com ) The performance was credited as Nikola Jokić’s 28th triple‑double of the 2025‑26 regular season, a mark the NBA noted in its game highlight package. ( nba.com ) Denver’s win ended Portland’s three‑game winning streak — all those victories had been on the road — and the Blazers never held a lead in the finale of a five‑game trip. ( espn.com ) Jamal Murray matched Denver’s scoring high with 22 points and Cam Johnson contributed 19, while Peyton Watson returned from a hamstring injury and scored 14 in just under 20 minutes. ( espn.com ) Portland was led by Deni Avdija’s 23 points and Donovan Clingan’s 18, but an 11‑0 third‑quarter run that pushed Denver to an 88‑74 advantage swung the game firmly in the Nuggets’ favor. ( espn.com ) Jokić committed five turnovers in the game, a figure head coach David Adelman said is a byproduct of the center’s 29.2 usage rate this season. ( espn.com )
