Denver Nuggets News: Nikola Jokic is the First Player Since 2009 Carmelo Anthony to Achieve This Rare Feat in Win Vs. Toronto Raptors

The Denver Nuggets finally won their first game of the 2024-25 NBA campaign, and they have Nikola Jokic to largely thank because of his Herculean effort.

The three-time NBA MVP dropped 40 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and two blocks on 18-for-27 shooting to guide his team to a 127-125 overtime victory against the Toronto Raptors .

Nikola Jokic has now recorded consecutive 40-point games, making him the first Denver Nuggets player since Carmelo Anthony in 2009 to achieve this rare feat, per Stat Mamba .

The big fella gotta eat.

It (was) gonna be a long night for the other center, Aaron Gordon said about Nikola Jokics big night via AltitudeTV.

Besides Jokic, the other Denver Nuggets starters came to play.

Jamal Murray and Christian Braun had 17 points each, while Aaron Gordon flirted with a triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, and Michael Porter Jr.

added 13 points and nine rebounds.

Denver Nuggets lack of bench production continues to be a problem Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone shortened his rotation to nine players and gave his starters big minutes against the Toronto Raptors .

Their bench combined for only 24 points , as Julian Strawther and Russell Westbrook had nine points each and Peyton Watson added six.

In contrast, the Toronto Raptors bench had 37 points, with Ochai Agbaji leading the way with 15 points and seven rebounds.

The Denver Nuggets will aim to build a new winning streak when they go on a two-game road trip to take on the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

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