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Jokic breaks record for career assists by center

created: Dec. 19, 2025, 7:24 a.m. | updated: Dec. 19, 2025, 3:25 p.m.

Open Extended ReactionsDENVER -- Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to become the career assists leader among centers, and the streaking Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 126-115 on Thursday night. Jokic, who has 13 triple-doubles this season, entered Thursday six assists behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who had 5,660. Jamal Murray scored 20 of his 32 points in a game-turning second quarter for Denver, which won its sixth straight. Paolo Banchero had 26 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists for his third career triple-double and first since March 20, 2024. He made 5 of 6 3-point attempts in the second quarter after the Nuggets fell behind by 14.

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