“Unstoppable Jokic’s Historic 61-Point Triple-Double Falls Short in Gripping Double Overtime Thriller Against Timberwolves”

On a night that will surely be etched in the annals of basketball history, Nikola Jokic put on a dazzling show that left fans and analysts alike in awe. With a staggering 61-point triple-double, he not only set a new career high but also joined an elite club featuring only James Harden and Luka Doncic—marking him as one of the few to achieve such a feat in NBA history. However, despite his monumental effort, the Denver Nuggets found themselves on the losing end of an epic double-overtime clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This matchup was anything but ordinary, showcasing a whirlwind of lead changes, clutch moments, and ultimately, a thrilling finish that saw the Timberwolves clinch victory by a single point. As the stakes continue to rise in the playoff hunt, Jokic’s spectacular performance serves as a reminder of the intensity and unpredictability that defines the NBA, setting the stage for an even more exhilarating conclusion to the season. LEARN MORE

🤯 61 PTS
🤯 10 REB
🤯 10 AST
🤯 6 3PM
🤯 2 STL

In one of the wildest and best games of the season — a game that went to double-overtime and saw eight lead changes in the second overtime alone — the Minnesota Timberwolves beat Denver for the sixth straight time, 140-139.It wasn’t enough.Minnesota got the ball to their star Anthony Edwards, but when the defense collapsed on his drive, he passed to Nickeil Alexander-Walker open in the opposite corner. Alexander-Walker went up but missed the corner 3-pointer—except Westbrook fouled him on the closeout. Alexander-Walker went to the line, hit two free throws, and that was the game.

Denver took a 139-138 lead on a Jokic free throw with 17.7 seconds remaining in the second overtime. Minnesota had the ball but Anthony Edwards turned it over under pressure, leading to a fast break led by Russell Westbrook. With Denver already ahead, all Westbrook had to do was either slow the play down, wait for Minnesota to foul, then hit his free throws. Or, he could attack the rim and make a shot. Westbrook chose the second option — he drove went for the bucket on a pass from Christian Braun, but Westbrook missed the lay-up giving the Timberwolves one last chance.In what has been his best statistical season, Nikola Jokic had one of the best games of his career Tuesday night—a career-high 61-point triple-double. It was a virtuoso performance.

Jokic joins James Harden and Luka Doncic as the only players in NBA history with a 60-point triple-double, and it was his 31st triple-double of the season.🃏 NIKOLA JOKIĆ, A GAME FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS 🃏