The shorthanded Nets already brought a losing streak into their most daunting road trip of the season. Their slump promises to get a little longer.

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.

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.

The short-handed Nets hit the road and played three strong quarters of basketball in Denver on Friday, but Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets unleashed an offensive avalanche in the third quarter that ultimately led to a 124-105 loss.