After setting a new career-high in scoring with 56 points in a loss against Washington, Nikola Jokić followed up with a 48 point, 14 point masterpiece to take down the Atlanta Hawks.
Only record-holder John Stockton stands ahead of Paul, who records the 12,092nd assist of his illustrious career to claim sole possession of No. 2.
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