NBA Game Notes (Feb. 23, 2023)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on February 23, 2023.

Jokic Leads Nuggets

Nikola Jokic recorded his NBA-leading 22nd triple-double of the season, compiling 24 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to 115-109 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Nuggets are now 22-0 when Jokic records a triple-double this season, and have won 26 such games in a row dating back to last season. That’s the the longest such streak in NBA history:

• 26 — Nikola Jokic (Feb. 26, 2022–Feb. 23, 2023)

• 24 — Magic Johnson (Nov. 28, 1984–Nov. 8, 1987)

• 23 — Draymond Green (Jan. 2, 2015–Oct. 28, 2019)

• 21 — Wilt Chamberlain (Jan. 27, 1967–Jan. 26, 1968)

• 20 — Russell Westbrook (Nov. 10, 2015–Oct. 30, 2016)

Jokic — who shot 8-13 from the field — has recorded at least 10 points, five rebounds, and five assists while shooting 50% from the field in each of his last 39 games, by far the longest such streak in NBA history. Jokic’s streak is three times longer than that of the next-closest player, Wilt Chamberlain (13).

The Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. scored a team-high 25 points on 8-14 shooting from the field, including 6-10 from 3-point range. Porter Jr. has made at least five 3-pointers in each of his last three games, matching the longest such streak in franchise history.

Evan Mobley led the Cavaliers with 31 points, shooting 12-19 from the field and making all five of his free throws. It’s the second-highest scoring game of Mobley’s career, trailing only the 38 points he scored on Jan. 21, 2023.

Frontcourt mate Jarrett Allen scored 14 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, making six of his 10 shots from the field. Allen has scored at least 10 points on 60% shooting from the field in each of his last 15 games, the longest such streak in NBA history:

• 15 — Jarrett Allen (Jan. 21–Feb. 23, 2023)

• 13 — Wilt Chamberlain (Oct. 29–Nov. 26, 1972)

• 12 — Artis Gilmore (March 7–30, 1982)

• 12 — Gilmore (March 9–April 5, 1983)

• 12 — Otis Thorpe (April 11–Nov. 14, 1985)