Jokić dethrones Abdul Jabar, Dončić unstoppable in Salt Lake City

Denver records 20th win of the season

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Nikola Jokić reached his 13th triple-double of the season, and on the night between Thursday and Friday, he moved the famous Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from the top spot.

The Serbian basketball player became the best assist among centers after Denver's triumph over Orlando (128:115), in which he had 13 successful passes, along with 23 points and 11 rebounds.

Jokić needed six assists to make history, and he broke the record midway through the second quarter.

Abdul Jabar has handed out 2.560 assists throughout his career, Jokić now has seven more...

Luka Dončić also had a great night, leading the LA Lakers to a victory against Utah (143:135).

The guests celebrated thanks to an excellent last quarter in which they scored 41 points, and the Slovenian reached a triple-double with 45 points, 14 assists and 11 steals.

Results

Charlotte - Atlanta 133:126

Indiana - New York 113:114

Brooklyn - Miami 95:106

Milwaukee - Toronto 105:111

New Orleans - Houston 133:128 - after overtime

Oklahoma - LA Clippers 122:101

San Antonio - Washington 119:94

Dallas - Detroit 116:114 - after overtime

Denver - Orlando 126:115

Phoenix - Golden State 99:98

Utah - LA Lakers 135:143

Portland - Sacramento 134:133

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