Overview
- The Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime after trailing by nine in the extra period at Ball Arena.
- Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists, becoming the first NBA player to log at least 55-15-15 in a game.
- He scored 18 points in overtime to set an NBA record, surpassing Stephen Curry’s 17, and sealed the game at the line.
- Anthony Edwards scored 44 points and forced overtime with a twisting 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left, then was ejected in OT after two technical fouls.
- Jamal Murray added 35 points as Denver, missing Cameron Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, moved to 3-0 this season against Minnesota with Tim Hardaway Jr. contributing 19 points.