Westbrook Credits Nikola Jokic for Nuggets’ Success

After a dominant 139-120 victory over the Atlanta Hawks, the Denver Nuggets surged to 4th place in the Western Conference with a 19-13 record, riding a three-game winning streak. This momentum can largely be attributed to the dynamic duo of Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokic, who are proving unstoppable on the court. The Nuggets are now an impressive 9-2 with Westbrook in the starting lineup.

The “Triple-Double Twins” Shine

Recently, the Westbrook-Jokic tandem achieved a rare dual triple-double in a victory against the Utah Jazz, reinforcing Westbrook’s resurgence as a crucial piece for the team. Dubbed the “Triple-Double Twins” by Nuggets fans, the pair continues to dominate, with Jokic maintaining his status as a consistent triple-double threat while Westbrook thrives in his supporting role.

When asked about Jokic in a post-game interview, Westbrook declared:
“He’s the best player in the world. My job is to make the game easy for him, and he does it for everybody else. It’s a pleasure to share the floor with him.”

Jokic’s Race to the Top

Jokic recently surpassed Magic Johnson to claim third place on the all-time triple-double list, trailing only LeBron James and Westbrook. With 144 triple-doubles to Westbrook’s 201, Jokic views his teammate as the “King of Triple-Doubles” and aspires to overtake him someday:
“Russ is the King right now. I’ll need a lot of years to even try,” Jokic admitted.

A Rejuvenated Westbrook

Once criticized for disrupting team chemistry, Westbrook now thrives in Denver, embracing his supportive role. Against the Hawks, he tallied an efficient performance with 16 points, 11 assists, and 2 rebounds, shooting 83% from the field.

With Jokic averaging over 30 points, 13 rebounds, and nearly 10 assists per game, and Westbrook rediscovering his form, the Nuggets are primed for another title run. Together, the “Triple-Double Twins” are redefining the art of teamwork in the NBA.

Russell Westbrook after the #Nuggets‘ win on his chemistry w/ Nikola Jokic:

“He’s the best player in the world. My job is to make the game easy for him, and he does it for everybody else. And it’s a pleasure to be able to share the floor with him.”#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/0ySMwdgBs5

— Joel Rush (@JoelRushNBA) January 2, 2025