On Tuesday evening, the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves played one of the most thrilling games of the 2024-25 NBA season.
The Timberwolves won (in double-overtime) by a score of 140-139.
Despite the loss, Nikola Jokic exploded for 61 points, 11 rebounds, ten assists and two steals while shooting 18/29 from the field in 53 minutes of playing time.
He had the highest scoring triple-double of all time.
Via Underdog NBA: “Nikola Jokic in 2OT loss vs. Wolves:
61 PTS (career-high)
11 REB
10 AST
Most points in NBA history in a triple-double.
Jokic played the final 40:38 of the game without sitting.”
Nikola Jokic in 2OT loss vs. Wolves:
61 PTS (career-high)
11 REB
10 ASTMost points in NBA history in a triple-double.
Jokic played the final 40:38 of the game without sitting.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 2, 2025
Jokic is having another incredible season where he will have a chance to win his fourth MVP Award in five years.
He is averaging 29.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 57.5% from the field and 41.6% from the three-point range in 65 games.
Via StatMuse: “Nikola Jokic is the first player since Michael Jordan with 60+ points and 50+ minutes in a game.”
Nikola Jokic is the first player since Michael Jordan with 60+ points and 50+ minutes in a game. pic.twitter.com/cEyt6QWQNd
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 2, 2025
The Nuggets are still the third seed in the Western Conference with a 47-29 record in 76 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten.
Via The NBA: “APRIL 1, 2025: A HISTORIC DATE
Tonight, Stephen Curry scored 52 PTS and Nikola Jokić scored 61 PTS.
It’s the first date in NBA HISTORY where multiple former MVP winners scored 50+ PTS”
APRIL 1, 2025: A HISTORIC DATE
Tonight, Stephen Curry scored 52 PTS and Nikola Jokić scored 61 PTS.
It’s the first date in NBA HISTORY where multiple former MVP winners scored 50+ PTS 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/2SGCnhtlWr
— NBA (@NBA) April 2, 2025
Jokic is in his 10th NBA season (all with the Nuggets).
