Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic flirts with triple-double in Friday's win over Hawks

Nikola Jokic flirted with a triple-double for the Nuggets Friday night, dishing out eight assists, grabbing nine rebounds, and exploding for 40 points (13-26 FG, 1-8 3PT, 13-15 FT) while also blocking one shot and recording one steal in a 134-133 win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact

Jokic continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out eight or more assists, grabbing eight or more rebounds, and scoring 21 or more points in each of his last five games. The all-world center continues to reward fantasy managers with an elite lineup option while leading the Denver starting five on a nightly basis, averaging 29.2 points, 11.0 assists, and 12.4 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 28.2% so far this season.