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Nikola Jokic repeats stunning feat no NBA player has managed since 1976
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Nikola Jokic has delivered another statistical feat that underlines his unique dominance in the modern NBA.
The Denver Nuggets star continues to redefine what a centre can do, blending elite playmaking with relentless rebounding output.
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His latest numbers place him in territory no other player has reached since the NBA merged with the ABA in 1976.
Nikola Jokic repeats historic NBA-ABA merger feat
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Jokic has led the NBA in both rebounds and assists across March, recording 167 rebounds and 147 assists before the game against Dallas Mavericks , according to Opta.
That combination has not been achieved in a single month by any player since the merger.
The only exception was Jokic himself in February 2023, making this the second time he has completed the feat.
He reached the milestone after a 125-123 win over the Phoenix Suns .
Jokic recorded 23 points, 17 assists and 17 rebounds in that game.
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Denver currently sit fourth in the Western Conference standings.
Jokic remains firmly in the MVP race, although competition is fierce this season, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , Luka Doncic , Victor Wembanyama and Cade Cunningham are all producing standout campaigns.
Nikola Jokic maintains dominance in latest Nuggets win
Jokic sustained his remarkable form in Denver's latest 142-135 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The Serbian delivered another all-around performance that mirrored his monthly consistency.
He finished with 23 points, 21 rebounds and a season-high 19 assists.
Those numbers, once again, reinforced his control across every statistical category.
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