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Nikola Jokić and the triple-double boom: Will the NBA have to temper scoring again?

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There have been 86 triple-doubles this season , putting the NBA on track for 155 .

Denver 's Nikola Joki has been the face of the statistical surge.

At this rate, Joki will threaten Russell Westbrook’s triple-double record for a season .

Triple-doubles are a natural byproduct of a larger scoring boom across the league.

League-wide scoring is on the rise over the last two months .

The rise of big playmakers operating in space has made high assist totals more attainable.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver responded to a question about the issue of too many 3 -pointers.

If the scoring surge continues, keep an eye on what the NBA ’s competition committee does in the offseason.

The league could try to slow the game down or make it tougher for offenses to get to their spots.

The rise of the triple-double doesn’t seem to be something that needs to be reined in.

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