Overview
- Nikola Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists for the first 55-15-15 game in NBA history as Denver won 142-138 in overtime.
- Jokic shot 15-of-21 from the field and 22-of-23 at the line, and the Nuggets set an NBA record with 27 points in a five-minute overtime.
- Anthony Edwards scored 44 points and hit a corner three to force overtime before being ejected in the extra period after two quick technical fouls.
- Denver played short-handed with Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson and Christian Braun out; Johnson has a knee bone bruise and is projected to miss roughly 4–6 weeks, while Gordon and Braun are progressing in workouts.
- Analysts boosted Jokic’s MVP standing after the showcase, and Denver is evaluating short-term roster options including an open spot, trade exceptions and 10-day contracts beginning Jan. 5.