On December 31, 2024, the last day of the year, the Nuggets defeated the Jazz 132-121 on the road, with Westbrook and Jokic delivering explosive performances, both achieving triple-doubles. One is the most versatile guard in history, the other is the most versatile center in history, making their combination truly unique!
- Jokic: 36 points, 22 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 steals; 14 out of 33 shots, 3 out of 9 three-pointers, 5 out of 6 free throws.
- Westbrook: 16 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 4 steals; 7 out of 7 shots, 2 out of 2 free throws.
Together, they scored 52 points, grabbed 32 rebounds, made 21 assists, and had 8 steals, with Westbrook achieving a perfect shooting percentage, which is quite rare.
- Jokic has a total of 143 triple-doubles, ranking third in history; this season he has 13 triple-doubles, leading the league.
- Westbrook has a total of 201 triple-doubles, ranking first in history; this season he has 2 triple-doubles, ranking ninth in the league.
Combined, they have achieved 343 triple-doubles.
- This season, Jokic averages 30.8 points, 12.9 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game, ranking third in scoring, fourth in rebounding, third in assists, sixth in steals, and first in three-point shooting percentage in the league.
- This season, Westbrook averages 12.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game, ranking 14th in assists and eighth in steals in the league.
Compared to his time with the Clippers, Westbrook seems to be playing much happier and in better form with the Nuggets.
In addition to the two triple-doubles, Murray scored 20 points and had 10 assists; Porter Jr. scored 21 points and grabbed 6 rebounds; Braun scored 20 points, had 2 steals, and 1 block.
After winning two consecutive games, the Nuggets are now ranked sixth in the West with a record of 18 wins and 13 losses.