In order to slow down the Nuggets, OKC coach Mark Daigneault had rookie Dillon Jones stand at the scorer's table as if he was going to go into the game, but instead of checking in, he stayed on the sideline. Daigneault explained the strategy after the game.

Jokic has recorded at least a double-double in 11 straight games, nabbing triple-doubles in five of those contests, and over that stretch he's averaged 24.7 points, 15.1 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 1.5 steals,