Following the game, the NBA confirmed Jokic’s latest feat on social media, announcing he became just the fifth player in league history to open a season with back-to-back triple-doubles. He joins Russell Westbrook, Magic Johnson, Jerry Lucas and Oscar Robertson on that exclusive list.

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Here are five things to know before watching the Suns and Nuggets renew their rivalry on Saturday. The Suns head to Denver to take on the Nuggets. Here are five things to know before watching the Suns and Nuggets renew their rivalry on Saturday.

The Phoenix Suns continue their three-game road trip against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in the second of a back-to-back.

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns, 133-111, to win their home opener at the Ball Arena. It was also the Nuggets' first win of the season since they lost their opener to the Golden State Warriors in overtime on Oct. 23. Nikola Jokic messed around and dropped another triple-double for the second straight game.

The Nuggets, along with the rest of the league, have showcased the courts that this year's slate of NBA Cup matchups will be played on; four regular season-turned-tournament games to add some extra stakes in the first half of the season, now heading into its third year of action.

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon achieved a rare feat with his career performance against the Golden State Warriors.