The Denver Nuggets defeated the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA tournament opener with a score of 125-114. Nikola Jokic had an impressive performance, scoring 33 points, 10 rebounds, and shooting 85%. This marks Jokic's 7th career game with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 85% shooting, making him the second player in NBA history to achieve this feat, behind Wilt Chamberlain.
Jokic scores 33 points, leads Nuggets to 125-114 win over Mavericks in NBA tournament opener. https://t.co/buaUrnYh0F
Nikola Jokic recorded his 7th career game with 30 points, 10 rebounds and 85% shooting. That is the 2nd-most such games in NBA history, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain (12). https://t.co/zUVM3UO8J0
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Mavericks no longer among the unbeaten as Nuggets strike early and hold on for a 125-114 victory. https://t.co/czPnPUx7a6
The Mavericks didn't play a bad second quarter, but they only shaved one point off of Denver's lead, thanks to a Jokic triple at the buzzer that made it 70-55. Jokic has 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Luka has 12 points, four rebounds, five assists.