Nuggets star Nikola Jokic continues to etch his name in the NBA history books.
The two-time MVP was magnificent in a pivotal Game 5 against the Suns, going off for a triple-double of 29 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists to lead Denver to a 3-2 series lead.
Recording his 10th career playoff triple-double, Jokic passed the great Wilt Chamberlain (9) for the most triple-doubles in NBA Playoffs history for a center, climbing into the top-five all-time.
After the win, the Inside the NBA crew introduce the feat to Jokic, who playfully joked with Shaquille O’Neal on his whereabouts on the list.
“Where is Shaq in that list? Is Shaq in that list?” Jokic joked. “Nope, because I never passed, Big Honey,” O’Neal responded as the two shared a laugh.
“Where is Shaq in that list? Is Shaq in that list?” 😂😂
The Joker came for Shaq after passing Wilt for the most Playoff triple-doubles by a center 🤣 pic.twitter.com/lc0fCeGLFG
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 10, 2023
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Who has the most triple-doubles in NBA Playoffs history? The Sporting News has you covered below.
Most triple-doubles in NBA Playoffs history
Magic Johnson is the NBA’s all-time leader for playoff triple-doubles with 30. James is right on his tail, registering 28 career playoff triple-doubles.
Russell Westbrook — the NBA’s all-time triple-double leader — ranks third with 12, while Jason Kidd comes in fourth with 11. Jokic, Draymond Green, Rajon Rondo and Larry Bird are all tied for fifth with 10, rounding out the list of players to record at least 10 playoff triple-doubles.
| Rank | Player | Playoff triple-doubles |
| 1. | Magic Johnson | 30 |
| 2. | LeBron James | 28 |
| 3. | Russell Westbrook | 12 |
| 4. | Jason Kidd | 11 |
| T-5. | Nikola Jokic | 10 |
| Draymond Green | 10 | |
| Rajon Rondo | 10 | |
| Larry Bird | 10 | |
| 9. | Wilt Chamberlain | 9 |
| 10. | Oscar Robertson | 8 |
James, Jokic and Green could continue to climb up the list in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, as all three of their teams are still making a run.
While James and Green have yet to record a triple-double in these playoffs, Jokic has already registered four.