David Zalubowski, The Associated Press
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic drives against Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Denver. 
Getting your player ready...
Nikola Jokic had quite the night on Monday.
The Nuggets center dished out a career-high 18 assists and added 19 points and 12 rebounds to lead Denver to a 124-111 win over the Rockets at Ball Arena. It was the 43rd triple-double of his career, tying Fat Lever’s franchise record.
“I was just trying to play the game,” he said after his performance.
