Jokic Drops 56-Point Triple-Double in Nuggets 142-138 Win vs Timberwolves/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Nikola Jokic delivered a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record for most points in overtime as the Denver Nuggets edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138. Jokic added 16 rebounds and 15 assists in the thrilling win. The Nuggets overcame a late collapse and three missing starters to remain unbeaten against Minnesota this season.
Jokic’s Record Night Leads Nuggets Past Timberwolves in Overtime: Quick Looks
- Nikola Jokic scored 56 points, added 16 rebounds and 15 assists
- Jokic set NBA record with 18 points in overtime
- Nuggets beat Timberwolves 142-138 in a thrilling OT battle
- Anthony Edwards scored 44 for Minnesota, ejected in overtime
- Denver missing three starters, including Cameron Johnson (knee)
- Jamal Murray added 35 points for the Nuggets
- Minnesota erased a 15-point deficit to force OT
- Jokic now has 179 career triple-doubles, 2 behind Oscar Robertson
- Nuggets improved to 3-0 this season vs Timberwolves
Deep Look: Jokic Drops 56-Point Triple-Double as Nuggets Outlast Timberwolves in Overtime
DENVER — Nikola Jokic once again proved why he’s one of the NBA’s all-time greats. On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets superstar posted a 56-point triple-double, carrying his team to a 142-138 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves and delivering one of the most remarkable performances of his career.
Jokic’s final stat line:
- 56 points
- 16 rebounds
- 15 assists
That effort included an NBA-record 18 points in overtime, breaking the previous mark of 17 set by Stephen Curry in 2016. Jokic shot 3-for-3 from the floor in the extra period, including 2-for-2 from three-point range, and went 10-for-11 from the free-throw line.
“It was just one of those nights,” Jokic said postgame. “We needed it. We were short-handed, and I had to step up.”
Nuggets Survive Wolves Comeback
Despite leading by 15 points with just over five minutes left in regulation, Denver found itself needing overtime to get the win. Anthony Edwards, who scored 44 points, led Minnesota’s comeback and tied the game at 115-115 with a stunning twisting three-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.
Edwards came out hot in overtime, scoring seven straight points as the Timberwolves opened on a 9-0 run. But his night unraveled just as quickly — two technical fouls for arguing with officials led to his ejection, and momentum swung back to Denver.
Short-Handed, Still Dangerous
The Nuggets entered the game without three starters:
- Cameron Johnson (knee)
- Aaron Gordon (hamstring)
- Christian Braun (ankle)
Tim Hardaway Jr. started in place of Johnson and contributed 19 points.
Despite the depleted lineup, Jamal Murray gave Jokic critical support with 35 points, including several clutch buckets down the stretch. The team’s resilience was on full display as they overcame both injuries and a blown lead to secure the win.
Jokic Nears More History
Jokic’s latest masterpiece was his 179th career triple-double, putting him just two behind Oscar Robertson for second-most in NBA history. The all-time leader remains Russell Westbrook, but Jokic’s consistency and dominance at the center position continue to redefine what’s possible for a big man in the modern game.
“He does it all,” said Nuggets coach Michael Malone. “He scores, he creates, he defends. He’s rewriting the record books.”
Up Next
- Timberwolves: Return home to host the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday
- Nuggets: Head to Florida to face the Orlando Magic on Saturday
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