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Nikola Jokic Breaks Longstanding Wilt Chamberlain Record During Historic Game

Denver Nuggets center Jokic points in the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena. | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic is a statistical anomaly.

He set NBA history Friday when he put up 31 points, 22 assists and 21 rebounds during the Denver Nuggets' 149-141 win over the Phoenix Suns. The Joker's stat-stuffing night marked the first time in NBA history that a player recorded at least 30 points, 20 assists and 20 rebounds in a game. Of course, he was fairly unfazed with the feat.

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