Jokic sets a historical record: 28 times in his career with 15+ assists in a single game, the most among non-guards

On February 26, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 125-116 . Nuggets core player Nikola Jokic once again showed his overall dominance, playing 38 minutes and 32 seconds, 9 of 14 shots , contributing 18 points, 9 rebounds, 19 assists and 4 steals, setting a new career high in assists.

After the opening, the Nuggets quickly got into the game. Jokic frequently sent wonderful passes from high and low positions to organize the team's offense. Under his instigation, Murray and Porter repeatedly hit three-pointers. The Nuggets played a wave of offensive climax and took the lead. The Pacers mainly relied on Haliburton's personal breakthroughs and assists to keep the score close. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led by 8 points.

In the second quarter, the Pacers started to fight back. Turner and Hield found their touch from the outside and made three-pointers in a row, which once narrowed the score. Jokic kept his footing, tearing through the opponent's defense through pick-and-roll and passing, and easily scored in the paint with his footwork skills. At the end of the half, the Nuggets led by 7 points.

After the change of sides, Jokic showed his passing prowess. Not only did he score, he also assisted Porter, Murray and Gordon to score many times, and the Nuggets once again pulled away from the lead. The Pacers still chased tenaciously, but faced with Jokic's accurate passing and all-round performance, they were always unable to overtake. After three quarters, the Nuggets maintained a lead of more than 10 points.

In the fourth quarter, although the Pacers tried to counterattack many times, Jokic continued to play steadily, not only controlling the rebounds, but also delivering key assists and steals, helping the Nuggets withstand the pressure of the opponent. In the end, the Nuggets defeated the Pacers 125-116. Jokic set a personal career record with 19 assists and led the team to victory with outstanding performance.

According to statistics, Jokic has 28 single-game assists of 15+ in his career, ranking first among non-guard players in NBA history. As a center, Jokic not only has the rebounding and scoring ability of a traditional inside player, but also shows a rare passing vision and organizational talent. His comprehensiveness and selfless style make him the absolute core of the Nuggets' offensive system, and he continues to rewrite the traditional role definition of the center in the NBA.

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 18 points, 9 rebounds , 19 assists , 4 steals, Murray 28 points , 5 assists, Porter 24 points , 7 rebounds, Gordon 16 points , 6 rebounds

Pacers player statistics

Haliburton 26 points and 12 assists, Turner 20 points and 9 rebounds, Hield 18 points, 4 rebounds, Nembhard 15 points and 5 assists

In this game, Jokic once again demonstrated his MVP-level dominance with his exquisite passing and comprehensive performance. He not only refreshed his personal single-game assist record, but also continued to consolidate his leading position in the NBA's historical non-guard assists list. The Nuggets also relied on his stable performance to maintain their competitiveness in the forefront of the Western Conference. As the season progresses, Jokic's passing art will continue to bring more victories to the Nuggets, while also giving him a more advantageous position in the MVP race.