The Suns fought back, and the game was tied at 122-122 in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, but Jokić made a quick pass to a wide-open Christian Braun who knocked down a three-pointer from the top of the key with 1.4 seconds left, sending the fans at Ball Arena into a frenzy.
Nikola Jokic had 31 points, 21 rebounds and a career-high 22 assists as the Denver Nuggets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 149-141 in overtime Friday night after losing a 21-point lead. Jokic became the first NBA player with a triple-double of at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists.
"It’s not supposed go that way," Jokic said. "I was talking to (Aaron Gordon), and he said to me, ‘That was a quiet 30 points.’ I didn’t do anything special, just seemed like everyone was in flow." Jokic told SportsCenter separately after the game that he’ll be able to truly appreciate the accomplishment when "on my couch" after his career is over.