### Nikola Jokic Shines Despite Nuggets' Loss to Mavericks

Nikola Jokic made a spectacular comeback to the Denver Nuggets' starting lineup on Friday night as the team faced off against the Dallas Mavericks. Jokic, who had been absent for the previous three games due to personal reasons, delivered an outstanding performance at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Despite the Nuggets falling to the Mavericks 123-120, Jokic's individual statistics were nothing short of remarkable. In 39 minutes on the court, the three-time MVP scored 33 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, and dished out 10 assists. His shooting accuracy was impressive, hitting 13 of his 22 shots from the field and making both of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Jokic's return not only provided a statistical boost for Denver but also marked a significant milestone in NBA history. According to StatMamba, Jokic became the seventh player in league history to record five consecutive triple-doubles. Over his last five games, he has averaged a phenomenal 30.2 points, 16.0 rebounds, and 13.6 assists, with shooting splits of 57/57/86%.

StatMuse reports further emphasize Jokic's dominance, as his most recent five-game stretch includes eye-popping performances such as 37 points, 18 rebounds, and 15 assists in one game, and 23 points, 20 rebounds, and 16 assists in another. Shockingly, Jokic has accumulated more 30-point triple-doubles during this span than the rest of the league combined this season.

With Jokic's heroic efforts, the Nuggets currently hold an 8-6 record, positioning them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference. Looking ahead, Denver is slated to play their next game on Saturday in Los Angeles against the Lakers.