Nikola Jokic records his 19th tripledouble of the season, Nuggets cruise to 144109 win over 76ers
Jan 21, 2025
DENVER (AP) Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his 19th triple-double of the season, Aaron Gordon was nearly perfect from the floor and the Denver Nuggets beat Philadelphia 144-109, extending the 76ers' losing streak to seven games.Jokic finished his triple-double late in the third quarter with an assist that led to a dunk from Gordon. He didn't play in the fourth.Denver pushed the pace and tied a season-high in points. The team also outscored the Sixers 39-7 in fast-break points.Tyrese Maxey had 28 points and 10 assists for a Sixers team that remains without an injured Joel Embiid.