Nuggets Become First Team with 50+ and 15/15/15 as Murray Scores 53, Jokic 23-21-19

Jamal Murray erupted for a season-high 53 points and Nikola Jokic posted 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists as the Denver Nuggets beat the Dallas Mavericks 142-135.

“Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic delivered another staggering all-around masterpiece in Wednesday night’s 142–135 win vs”

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Denver became the first team in NBA history to have one player score 50+ and another reach at least 15 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in the same game.

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Nuggets coach David Adelman called the display 'outrageous numbers' from the 'best tandem in the NBA.'

Murray also spoke about the chemistry, saying, 'There’s not tug-of-war with the ball; there’s no animosity of who’s shooting it.'

Jokic’s 23 points, 21 rebounds and 19 assists gave him his 30th triple-double of the season.

He notched his 6,000th career assist during the game, a milestone highlighted by multiple outlets.

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He fed Murray for a layup with 4:56 remaining in the second quarter as part of a 33-point first half for Murray.

The near-20/20/20 line illustrated Jokic’s impact as a playmaker and rebounder, even as Murray supplied the scoring.

The victory moves the Nuggets to a 46–28 record, sitting fourth in the Western Conference.

“Dallas Mavericks en Denver Nuggets DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray anotó 53 puntos, su máximo de la temporada; Nikola Jokic sumó 23 puntos, 21 rebotes y 19 asistencias, también su mejor cifra de la campaña, y los Nuggets de Denver resistieron para vencer 142-135 a los Mavericks de Dallas la noche del miércoles”

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Denver extended its winning streak to four games, underscoring the team’s late-season push toward the playoffs.

Dallas has now lost five consecutive games and 24 of 28 since late January, highlighting their ongoing struggles.

Cooper Flagg led the Mavericks with 26 points, while Naji Marshall added 22.

P. J. Washington had 19 points and 15 rebounds for Dallas.

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Dallas had a late free-throw miss by Brandon Williams that helped seal the loss.

The Mavericks’ struggles included defensive containment at the guard position.

Jokic and Murray’s performance drew wide praise for the Nuggets’ chemistry and balance.

Jokic’s quote emphasized the value of outcomes over style, while outlets highlighted the unusual efficiency of their complementary skills.

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Analysts described the win as a demonstration of Denver’s postseason-ready balance and two-way impact.

This dynamic, across multiple perspectives, points to a high-potential finish for Denver.