The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Christmas Day, beating them 142-138, with Nikola Jokic’s 56-point triple-double breaking Steph Curry’s record.
The Serb became the first NBA player to reach at least 55 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a triple-double while recording 16 rebounds and 15 assists.
Jokic, a three-time MVP, scored 18 of his 56 points in overtime, breaking Curry’s previous total of 17 points in the same period.
After regaining a 15-point lead in the final five minutes of the game, the Timberwolves won the game in Denver and went into overtime.
With 44 points, including the game-winning three that put the game into overtime, Anthony Edwards was the Timberwolves’ star.
The 24-year-old was kicked out as the Nuggets clamed the win in the extra period after the team had exchanged foul calls.
The Timberwolves are fifth and the Nuggets are third in the Western Conference.
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Source: BBC
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