Nikola Jokic delivered a sensational performance, racking up 61 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, but it wasn't enough as the Denver Nuggets fell just short in a thrilling double-overtime battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 140-139.
Nikola Jokic delivered an out-of-this-world performance Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but despite his heroics, the Denver Nuggets fell in a thrilling double-overtime battle, 140-139.
Player of the Game
Anthony Edwards
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Anthony Edwards
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Jokic put up an insane stat line of 61 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, becoming just the third player in NBA history to record a 60-point triple-double, joining James Harden and Luka Doncic in this elite club.
On the other side, Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves to victory at Ball Arena in Denver, finishing with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists.
This win was crucial for Minnesota, as it pulled them even with the Memphis Grizzlies (44-32) in the race for the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
With this loss, the Nuggets remain in third place in the West at 47-29, but their position is far from secure, the Los Angeles Lakers, who have played one fewer game, could tie them in the standings.
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