Nikola Jokic Has Triple-Double as Nuggets Roll Past Hawks 139–120 for 3rd Straight Win

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (R) works the ball to the basket as Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Jan. 1, 2025. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

DENVER—Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 139–120 win over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.

Jokic nearly notched a triple-double in the first half, finishing an assist shy. He secured his 144th career triple-double early in the third quarter.