Nikola Jokic posts 61-point triple-double
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Nikola Jokic scored 61 points and recorded the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history, yet the Denver Nuggets lost at home in a double-overtime thriller against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 139-...
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Nikola Jokic hit a career-high 61 points as he recorded the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history.
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Hey, everybody, it's Otto, Zach's editor with a semi-urgent message following last night's Timberwolves-Nuggets game.One would think that Nikola Jokic scoring a career-high 61 and the most points ever in yet another triple-double would be a feat good enough to land on this morning's good list.
In the post-game interview, Nikola Jokic compared an athlete to a horse following his career-high game against the Timberwolves.
Despite his historic feat, the Nuggets fell short, as the Minnesota Timberwolves edged them out 140-139 in a double-overtime thriller. But it was the sheer brilliance of Jokic that had Timberwolves star Julius Randle shaking his head in disbelief.
Despite the crushing loss, Nikola Jokic did it again. In a double-overtime thriller, the Minnesota Timberwolves scraped by the Denver Nuggets, but some heroics
Per this pregame injury report, three-time league MVP center Nikola Jokic was considered probable to play through a left ankle impingement. Swingman Christian Braun was also seen as being likely to suit up through a left foot strain.
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Nikola Jokic scored 61 points, the most in the NBA this season, but it wasn’t enough as the Nuggets fell 140-139 to the Timberwolves in double overtime Tuesday night in Denver. Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining to spoil the Nuggets’ superstar’s big night.
NBA fans were a spoiled bunch Tuesday night. After Stephen Curry went off for 52 points to help the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies, 134-125, they saw Nikola Jokic explode for a career-high 61 points before the end of the evening,
Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle did all he could against Nikola Jokic on Tuesday night. Despite Randle's best effort on the defensive end, however, the Denver Nuggets big man still went off for a career-high 61 points in what turned out to be a memorable performance for Jokic.
If Jokić were to win, he would become the sixth player in NBA history with at least four MVP awards. The current group includes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (six), Michael Jordan (five), Bill Russell (five), LeBron James (four) and Wilt Chamberlain (four).
Minnesota Timberwolves: Julius Randle Still in Disbelief of Nikola Jokic’s Stunning 61-Point Night
The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off one of the most thrilling wins in the 2024-25 NBA season when they escaped Mile High City Tuesday night with a 140-139 double-overtime win.