Nikola Jokic
Mar 9, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic scored 21 points (9/26 FG including 0/4 from three), grabbed 15 rebounds, tallied a steal, blocked three shots and handed out 10 assists in the Nuggets’ 90-86 home win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 on Saturday.

Jokic joined LeBron James (2, 2005-06) and Magic Johnson (5, 1979-80), as the only players in NBA history to record multiple triple-doubles in the first Playoff appearance of their career.

“I think the team expected me to do something. I’m just trying to go out there and play my best basketball,” Jokic said, per the Los Angeles Times.

On the other hand, Rudy Gay posted 21 points along with eight rebounds, DeMar DeRozan added 19 points, eight boards and six assists for the Spurs.

The Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference Semi Finals and will face the Portland Trail Blazers.