Nikola Jokic Achieves the Best Performance in NBA History on Christmas Day

With a historic performance that will be etched in the NBA, Nikola Jokic delivered a monumental triple-double of 56 points, shattering the record for most points scored in an overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Christmas Day showdown.

The Serbian center not only was the absolute star of the game but also surpassed Stephen Curry's 2016 record by scoring 18 points in the extra period, a figure never before seen in either regular season or playoffs. Jokic completed his display with 16 rebounds and 15 assists, while Jamal Murray contributed 35 points to keep Denver (3-0) undefeated this season against Minnesota.

On the other side, Anthony Edwards also had a brilliant night with 44 points, leading the Wolves to an impressive comeback in the final minutes of regulation time, forcing overtime with a spectacular three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left. However, his game came to an abrupt end after being ejected in overtime for a double technical amid his protests against the officiating.

Minnesota took a nine-point lead at the start of overtime, but Jokic took complete control: he didn't miss a field goal (3/3), made two three-pointers, and was nearly perfect from the line (10/11), single-handedly carrying the Nuggets who had squandered a 15-point lead in the final quarter.

Jokic dominates despite absences

Denver achieved this victory despite the absence of three starters. Cameron Johnson joined the list of sidelined players due to a right knee injury suffered in Dallas, adding to Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Christian Braun (ankle). In this context, Tim Hardaway Jr. took on a leading role and responded with 19 points.

By then, Jokic had already reached his 179th triple-double in the NBA, with only two more to surpass Oscar Robertson on the all-time list. A night promised to be "unforgettable" by Edwards turned out to be so, but for the Joker, who wrote another legendary chapter in his career.

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