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Jokic’s 56-Point Triple-Double, Record Overtime Fuel Nuggets’ Christmas Win Over Wolves

His 18 points in overtime set an NBA record for a single extra period.

Overview

  • Jokic scored 18 in the extra session to surpass Stephen Curry’s 2016 mark of 17, completing a 56-16-15 masterpiece.
  • Denver prevailed 142-138 in overtime to move to 3-0 against Minnesota this season.
  • Anthony Edwards had 44 points and was ejected in overtime after receiving two technical fouls.
  • The Nuggets won without three usual starters, with Cameron Johnson (knee), Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle) sidelined.
  • Jamal Murray added 35 points, and Jokic logged his 15th triple-double of the season and 179th in the regular season, the third-highest Christmas Day point total on record.