Jusuf Nurkić reaches 6,000 career points in Suns matchup against Nets

Dec 13, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (20) shoots the ball against Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) during the third quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic reached 6,000 career points in the 3rd quarter.

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Congrats, Nurk, on 6,000 career points! 👏 pic.twitter.com/EAkVXSElz5

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 14, 2023

Through three quarters, Nurkic has 15 points along with 18 rebounds, for his 8th double-double of the season. Phoenix has also held a +18 advantage while Nurkic has been on the court.

Overall, since joining the Suns, Nurkic has averaged 12 points per game.

The Suns lead the Nets 88-86 heading into the 4th quarter.