Nuggets coach Michael Malone so appreciates Nikola Jokic taking over a game and leading the way on both ends.

Jokic had his 77th career triple- double with 26 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists playing with a sore right wrist he had taped.

Malone said, ‘ My biggest challenge for Nikola is always finding a way to use his voice and be a leader.

In his team Nikola has a great player, and what makes him great is he makes everyone of those guys better and that chemistry is only going to continue to get better and better as the season goes long. But in the Friday night was a great example of what it has potential to be

Jokic secured the rebound then converted two free throws.