Nikola Jokic had a triple-double wrapped up in the first half, and the Denver Nuggets put together one of the best three-point shooting nights in league history in a 134-123 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.
Jokic finished with 30 points, 15 rebounds and a career-high 17 assists, reaching a triple-double with 1:54 remaining in the second quarter, the fastest triple-double in NBA history.
Denver matched a franchise record with 24 three-pointers, one shy of the NBA record, on 40 attempts.
Giannis Antetokounmpo also recorded a triple-double, finishing with 36 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists.
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