In an unforgettable NBA showdown, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets stunned the basketball world with a jaw-dropping 61-point performance that left even his peers in awe.
Jokic's monumental game, which also included 10 rebounds and 10 assists, marked the third 60-point triple-double in NBA history.
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.
Randle, who contributed 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in the game, couldn't help but marvel at Jokic's performance.
"I told him, bro, he's incredible," Randle said, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. "That dude is absolutely ridiculous. He's shooting turnarounds off the wrong foot, fading to his right. He's doing all type of crazy stuff out there, bro. I don't even know how to explain it."
Julius Randle on Jokic: "I told him, bro, he's incredible. That dude is absolutely ridiculous. ...
"He's shooting turnarounds off the wrong foot, fading to his right. He's doing all type of crazy (obscenity) out there, bro. I don't even know how to explain it."
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) April 2, 2025
Jokic played a staggering 52 minutes and 38 seconds, not leaving the floor after halftime-a testament to his endurance and unrelenting skill.
Despite Jokic's heroics, it was Nickeil Alexander-Walker's clutch free throws with 0.1 seconds left that sealed the Timberwolves' victory.
As the NBA season continues, Jokic's historic outing only adds to his reputation as one of the league's most dominant players. His performance will be remembered as one of the most extraordinary individual displays in recent memory.
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This story was originally published April 2, 2025 at 6:09 AM.