Nikola Jokic raised his scratched arm and clenched his right fist in triumph.
Naturally, it was a teammate’s accomplishment he was celebrating.
The Nuggets welcomed the top-seeded Grizzlies on Tuesday evening and promptly made a 105-91 statement for their best win of the season. Jokic manipulated the Grizzlies’ defense and conducted Denver’s offense like it was the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
He finished with 13 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists for his sixth triple-double of the season, tying him with Luka Doncic for the most in the NBA.
“Nikola should go somewhere and bet No. 13,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone quipped.