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. But within the last 15 seconds of double overtime,
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.
Slovenian chicken, wherever he’s from. Slovenian chicken, Slovenian chicken. Really, I’d tear him up.” “He’s probably gonna pick and pop, take me out there, but he probably won’t be in the game.” “Why?
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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. It wasn’t enough.
The visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 61-point triple-double from Nikola Jokic to defeat the Denver Nuggets in double overtime.
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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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.
What happened Tuesday night in The Association will be something fans will be talking about for a very long time. On one hand, there was Stephen Curry’s
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.