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Jokic Climbs NBA Triple-Doubles List

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Nikola Jokic passed Oscar Robertson for second place on the NBA's career triple-doubles list with his 182nd, recording 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds in a 136-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The three-time NBA MVP continues his historic season with his 19th triple-double this year.

Jokic now trails only Russell Westbrook (207) on the all-time list. The 6-foot-11 center joins an exclusive club with Westbrook and Robertson as the only players to average triple-doubles in a season. His performance Saturday marked his second triple-double in as many games.

"He is a legendary player," Jokic said of Robertson, the first to average a triple-double in a season in 1961-62. Coach David Adelman expressed amazement at Jokic's court vision: "When your center gets 17 assists in a game -- that just doesn't happen. Unless it's him."

Teammate Jamal Murray expects Jokic to continue his historic pace. "He's got a lot of that left," Murray said. The Serbian star will turn 31 on Feb. 19 and shows no signs of slowing his unprecedented production from the center position.

Quick Fact: Jokic has 19 triple-doubles this season.