Nikola Jokic delivered a career-defining performance, recording the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history with 61 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Yet, the Denver Nuggets fell just short in a 140-139 overtime thriller against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena.
The three-time MVP’s monumental display surpassed the previous record set by teammate Russell Westbrook, who scored 57 points with a triple-double for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2017.
Jokic’s dazzling performance underscored why he is regarded as one of the league’s most dominant forces, but victory slipped through Denver’s grasp in the dying seconds.
Westbrook, now a Nugget since 2024, endured a bittersweet evening. With 10 seconds left in overtime and Denver leading 139-138, he missed a crucial lay-up.
Moments later, he fouled Nickeil Alexander-Walker on a desperate three-point attempt with 0.1 seconds remaining. Alexander-Walker converted two of his free throws, securing a dramatic Timberwolves win.
Minnesota’s victory came despite missing key players Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, who were serving suspensions from a midweek altercation. The Timberwolves, sitting seventh in the Western Conference, displayed resilience to edge past the third-placed Nuggets.
On the same night, two-time MVP Stephen Curry showcased his brilliance, delivering a breathtaking 52-point performance to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 134-125 triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Curry drained 12 three-pointers, thrilling fans at FedEx Forum and lifting the Warriors to fifth in the Western Conference standings.
“The guy’s 37 years old—it’s incredible,” marveled Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “He’s still got it. Fifty-two points with defenders all over him all game—it’s amazing to watch Steph at work.”
