Nikola Jokic just became the only player to exceed 130+ points, 50+ rebounds, and 25+ assists in a three-game span.

The Denver Nuggets went 1-2 in that stretch, and the second loss to the Washington Wizards was about as problematic as a December loss could get. Still, it doesn’t take away from what Jokic is doing right now. he’s been absolutely incredible and deserves the recognition for what is turning into another all-time great season for him.

Jokic is currently the favorite for MVP in the 2024-25 NBA season. It would be his fourth in the last five years, matching LeBron James as the only players to win four MVPs since the turn of the century.

Still, you need to win games to be MVP. If the Nuggets don’t bounce back and win enough, then they will have wasted what is truly an all-time performance at this very moment.

On the latest episode of Pickaxe and Roll, Ryan Blackburn discusses the Denver Nuggets 141-111 win over the Atlanta Hawks, breaking down Denver’s recovery performance after an ugly loss to the Washington Wizards the night before. He goes over Nikola Jokic’s night, Michael Porter, Russell Westbrook, and surprisingly…Jalen Pickett! Can the Nuggets participate in their own recovery?

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