Jokic, Westbrook have triple-doubles and Nuggets beat Nets 124-105

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-105 on Friday night.

It was the 145th career triple-double for Jokic, who missed Denver's previous two games due to an illness.

It was Westbrook's 202nd career triple-double. It was the second time this season they have had triple-doubles in the same game, and according to the NBA they are the first teammates in NBA history to have triple-doubles in the same game multiple times in a single season.

Westbrook has the most career NBA triple-doubles and Jokic is third. Oscar Robertson is second with 181.

Ben Simmons played for the first time since Jan. 1 and had 10 points and six assists for Brooklyn, which has dropped four straight and 12 of its last 15. Keon Johnson had 22 points and Tyrese Martin had 19 points for Brooklyn.

The Nuggets used a late second-quarter run to take the lead for good, then opened the second half with a 25-9 spurt that made it 90-68.

The Nets got within 97-92 before Denver pulled away.

Nets: Played with just eight players against Detroit on Wednesday but Simmons returned from a four-game absence. Cam Johnson (right ankle sprain) and D’Angelo Russell (right shin contusion) are still out.

Nuggets: Jamal Murray didn’t play in the second half due to right knee soreness. Jokic entered Friday leading the NBA in scoring at 31.5 points a game.

Johnson’s corner 3-pointer made it 101-95 midway through the fourth but Denver recovered and went on a 16-5 run to lead 117-100 with 2:48 left.

The Nuggets committed nine turnovers by 2:09 into the second quarter and just five in the last 35:51.

The Nets continue their six-game road trip at Utah on Sunday night. The Nuggets play two straight games in Dallas, starting Sunday.

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Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell, left, talks with forward Cameron Johnson as sit on the bench in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Brooklyn Nets guard De'Anthony Melton (8) drives the lane between Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun, left, and center Nikola Jokic, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther gestures after hitting a three-point basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons, left, heads to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook, right, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, front, looks to drive to the basket as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney, right, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and forward Peyton Watson (8) defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson, right, drives to the basket as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., front, tries to control the ball as Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons, top, defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther, left, looks to pass the ball as Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, front, fields a pass as Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich faces injury concerns after Ballon d'Or nominee Michael Olise, midfielder Ismael Saibari and forward Serge Gnabry went off injured during the Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Assistant coach Aaron Danks said he suspects Saibari may have a serious ankle injury.

“It’s still really early to diagnose the severity. Saibari’s ankle looks quite a serious injury," Danks said. "Serge Gnabry looks muscular but I’m waiting to find out more, and the same with Michael Olise, I’m unsure yet, I haven’t had feedback on that.”

Saibari was helped off the field by two members of Bayern's medical staff after injuring his right leg in a collision with Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.

Saibari had a shot saved as he went one-on-one with Kobel and they tangled as Saibari challenged the diving Kobel for the rebound.

Saibari was holding his knee with a pained expression as Bayern medical staff manipulated his ankle. He limped off with the staff supporting him. Saibari was a standout for Morocco at the World Cup and joined Bayern during the tournament for a reported $63 million from PSV Eindhoven.

Two minutes after Saibari was replaced by Nathaniel Brown, Gnabry went off, too. The forward sat down on the field in clear discomfort but was able to walk off unaided as Josip Stanisic replaced him.

Late in the game, forward Olise lay down off the ball with his hands covering his face and signaled for a substitution. He seemed in discomfort as he walked off.

Bayern was without head coach Vincent Kompany after he was released from hospital this week following treatment for an infection.

Forward Luis Diaz didn't play following a thigh issue against Arsenal last week, and Jonas Urbig started in place of Manuel Neuer in goal because Neuer has a foot problem.

The injury concerns came as Bayern and Dortmund drew 2-2 and tied for the Bundesliga lead on points. Bayern faces Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.

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Munich's Michael Olise lies on the pitch during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Serge Gnabry, right, and Dortmund's Joane Gadou, left, challenge for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Munich's Ismael Saibari is guided off the pitch during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP)

Munich's Ismael Saibari lies on the pitch during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. (Sven Hoppe/dpa via AP)