Nikola Jokic’s return made for outstanding theater in the NBA Cup, but the return of his alien stat lines was not enough for Denver. In his first game back after welcoming a newborn son this week, Jokic tallied 33 points,

Nikola Jokic became one of seven players to record five consecutive triple-doubles in Friday's loss to the Mavericks. The three-time Most Valuable Player missed Denver's three previous games, as he and his wife,