Top five playmaking games of Nikola Jokic's career so far for the Denver Nuggets

No. 3: Orlando Magic vs. Denver – 16 assists

On April 4, 2021, Jokic recorded a double-double, with 17 points and 16 assists. Facing off against the Orlando Magic at home, Jokic played 38 minutes. After a poor first-half performance, the Nuggets put together a strong third quarter to push the game out of reach in a 119-109 win.

Nikola Jokic's best season so far

Denver's Aaron Gordon scored 24 points against his former team, and Jokic missed out on a triple-double by being one rebound short.

No. 2: Denver vs. Milwaukee Bucks – 17 assists

Jokic was the catalyst for a 134-123 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, recording another triple-double with 30 points, 15 rebounds and 17 assists. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a game-high 36 points as part of a triple-double as well, with 11 rebounds and 13 assists. But it wasn't enough to top the Nuggets.

Jokic missed only three shots and made all three of 3-point shots. All that production came in just 33 minutes in a showcase of efficiency.

No. 1 Houston Rockets vs. Denver – 18 assists

In his MVP season, Jokic had many standout performances. Against the Houston Rockets, his playmaking was top-notch. The Joker recorded a career-high 18 assists, along with 19 points and 12 rebounds. In his 34 minutes, he made 8 of 11 attempts, taking his field goal percentage to 72.7.

Nikola Jokic’s last season has been his best so far. He led the league in field goals made and recorded a career-high 599 assists in a single season. In the shortened 72-game season, he also had 16 triple-doubles.