Nikola Jokić’s Historic 61-Point Triple-Double Falls Short in Double-OT Thriller
Wow, what a game! If you missed the Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup, you missed one for the history books. Nikola Jokić delivered an absolutely insane performance, dropping a historic 61-point triple-double. That’s right—61 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists! It’s the most points ever scored in a triple-double in NBA history. But even that wasn’t enough to get Denver the win, as the Timberwolves edged them out 140-139 in an electrifying double-overtime showdown.
Jokić was unstoppable. Every shot, every move, every pass—it was like watching a maestro conduct an orchestra. He set a new career-high and put on a performance that will be talked about for years. And yet, history repeated itself. The Serbian superstar became only the second player ever, after Wilt Chamberlain in 1963, to record a 50+ point triple-double and still end up on the losing side. Talk about heartbreak.
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The game had a dramatic finish. With just seconds left, Russell Westbrook had a golden opportunity to put Denver in control after stealing the ball but missed an open layup. Then, in a cruel twist, he fouled Nickeil Alexander-Walker on a last-second three-point attempt. With ice in his veins, Alexander-Walker sank two clutch free throws to seal the win for Minnesota, leaving just 0.2 seconds on the clock. Game over. The Wolves celebrated, while the Nuggets were left stunned.
Denver’s head coach, Michael Malone, summed it up best, calling Jokić "Superman." But even Superman needs help sometimes. Aaron Gordon chipped in with 30 points, but it wasn’t enough to counter Minnesota’s balanced attack. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 34 points, nearly posting a triple-double himself. Six Minnesota players finished in double figures, proving their depth was a game-changer.
This loss stings for the Nuggets, who remain in the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves inch up to No. 7, trying to avoid the play-in tournament. But despite the loss, Jokić’s legendary night only strengthens his MVP case. We’re witnessing greatness in real-time, and nights like these remind us why we love basketball.
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