Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Passes Oscar Robertson for 2nd-Most Triple-Doubles

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic celebrated reaching a historic milestone after his team's win over the Chicago Bulls.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double of 22 points, 17 assists, and 14 rebounds in a win over the Chicago Bulls, passing NBA legend Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history. Jokic, who recently returned from a knee injury, now has 182 career triple-doubles, trailing only former Nuggets teammate Russell Westbrook's 207.

Why it matters

Jokic's historic achievement further cements his status as one of the all-time great players in the NBA. At just 28 years old, he continues to rewrite the record books and lead the Nuggets to success, even as the team deals with a rash of injuries to key players.

The details

In the Nuggets' win over the Bulls, Jokic recorded his 182nd career triple-double, passing Oscar Robertson for the second-most in NBA history. Jokic has been dominant all season, averaging a triple-double, and his performance on Saturday helped the Nuggets overcome a late deficit and pull away in the fourth quarter.

  • Jokic recorded his 182nd career triple-double on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • Jokic recently returned from a knee injury that sidelined him for several weeks.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' star center, who is widely considered one of the best players in the NBA and is a two-time MVP.

Russell Westbrook

The former NBA player who holds the record for the most career triple-doubles with 207.

Oscar Robertson

The NBA legend who previously held the record for the second-most career triple-doubles with 181.

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What they’re saying

“I think that's the right way to play basketball, and hopefully I'm going to continue to play like that.”

— Nikola Jokic (Altitude TV)

What’s next

Jokic and the Nuggets will look to continue their strong play on Monday when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers and star guard James Harden.

The takeaway

Nikola Jokic's historic achievement in passing Oscar Robertson for the second-most triple-doubles in NBA history is a testament to his unselfish style of play and his status as one of the league's all-time great players. Even as the Nuggets deal with injuries, Jokic's continued dominance keeps them in contention in the Western Conference.