US EditionNikola Jokic's 56-Point Triple-Double Lifts Nuggets Past Wolves in OT
Jokic set an NBA overtime scoring record with 18 points and posted a 56-point triple-double as the Nuggets won despite missing three starters.
- On Thursday Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and scored 18 overtime points, setting an NBA overtime record to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Late in regulation, Denver Nuggets led 106-91 with five minutes remaining before Minnesota Timberwolves surged to 124-115 with three minutes left, forcing a frantic finish.
- In overtime, Jokic added 16 rebounds and 15 assists, was 3-for-3 including 2-for-2 from long range, and Jamal Murray scored 35 points as Denver closed on a 27-14 run.
- Anthony Edwards was ejected with 20 seconds left in overtime after two technical fouls, and Denver Nuggets won despite three injured starters, securing a 3-0 season series lead.
- Jokic's achievement includes surpassing Stephen Curry's 17 OT points with 18, logging his 179th triple-double, and leading the Nuggets at Orlando Saturday while Timberwolves host Brooklyn Nets.
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Jokic's 56-point triple-double powers Nuggets past Timberwolves in OT
Nikola Jokic set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas night.
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