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Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has made recording triple-doubles look easier in the NBA as the 27-year-old Serbian has registered his 82nd triple double, which is the most by a center in the NBA history, against Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. After the game, Jokic yelled at NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal for speaking Russian to him during an interview.
After Jokic's sensational performances in back-to-back games, the NBA on TNT crew including Ernie Johnson Jr., Shaquille O'Neal among other praised the center for his incredible achievement. Ernie praised Jokic and asked whether he thought of breaking the triple-doubles record. Jokic said, " I never forced it and never chased any records. I don't wanna say it doesn't mean anything to me because it's a really nice honor."
NBA Hall of Famer Shaq asked Jokic about he's thought on becoming the best big man in the NBA while he was growing up in Serbia. A humble Jokic responded by saying, "No, because you're there. I don't know, I can match that." Dazzled by the Joker's reply, Shaq appreciated the Serbian by saying some words in Russian as Jokic instantly yelled at Shaq for speaking Russian to him.
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Nikola Jokic raised the roof with his stunning assists against the Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The Joker registered 13 assists including two amazing dimes among others.
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Nikola Jokic recorded 13 points, rebounds and assists each to help Denver Nuggets beat Ja Morant's Memphis Grizzlies by 14 points on Tuesday night at the Ball Arena. Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon led his team in scoring with 24 points while the Grizzlies guard Ja Morant registered game-high 30 points and 10 rebounds for his side.
