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Nikola Jokic scores 61 points in epic performance but Nuggets fall in double OT: 'The guy's Superman'

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic made NBA history on Tuesday night with his 61-point performance, but it was not enough to get past the Minnesota Timberwolves.

CNN on MSN · 1d

‘Superman’ Nikola Jokić posts historic 61-point triple-double in Denver Nuggets defeat to Minnesota Timberwolves

Nikola Jokić put up 61 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in an outrageous performance, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Denver Nuggets from losing 140-139 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a double OT classic.

The New York Times · 1d

What’s it like to face Nikola Jokić on a 61-point triple-double night? ‘Bruh, oh my God’

DENVER — In one corner of the Minnesota Timberwolves locker room sat Julius Randle, ice bags on both knees and eyelids at half mast, his body in shambles and the words coming slowly after he spent 50 minutes on the Ball Arena court wrestling a 6-foot-11, 284-pound Serbian bear.

ESPN · 1d

Stephen A. gets emotional praising Ant's 'Jordan-esque' game

Stephen A. Smith praises Anthony Edwards after the Timberwolves' 2OT win over Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

BBC · 1d

Jokic sets NBA record in 61-point haul

Nikola Jokic hits the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history as the Denver Nuggets lose an overtime thriller to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

CBSSports.com · 1d

Sliding Spurs face tall task in beating Nikola Jokic, Nuggets

Get real-time NBA Basketball coverage and scores as San Antonio Spurs takes on Denver Nuggets. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com

CBSSports.com · 21h

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic: Ruled out against San Antonio

Jokic (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports. Jokic will not play in the second game of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Spurs. The superstar big man continues to manage an ankle injury during the final stretch of the regular season.

Yahoo · 7h

Jokic has 27 points and 14 rebounds in Nuggets’ 129-93 romp over Jazz

Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 14 rebounds before sitting the fourth quarter and the Nuggets beat the Jazz 129-93 to pad their lead in the fight for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.

National Basketball Association · 19h

Nikola Jokić scores career-best 61 points in double-overtime loss to Wolves

Jokić's 61-point performance is the most points scored by a player this season and the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history. Nikola Jokić finishes with an NBA season-high 61 points along with 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a loss to the Timberwolves.

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Athlon Sports on MSN · 6h

NBA Scouts Make MVP Pick Between Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The race for the Most Valuable Player award this 2024-25 season is heating up, particularly between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. A poll conducted by ESPN put the Oklahoma City Thunder guard in the lead. Nonetheless, it might be too early to proclaim him as the MVP winner.

Bleacher Report · 1d

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic Top 2025 NBA MVP Voting in Final ESPN Straw Poll

The final NBA MVP straw poll conducted by ESPN's Tim Bontemps looks a lot like the previous one, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić being the top two candidates by a wide margin. Gilgeous-Alexander still has the edge in the two-man race with 931 total points and 77 first-place votes.

PFSN on MSN · 8h

‘It Has To Be Jokic’ – NBA Fans Riot As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Remains Ahead of Nikola Jokic in MVP Ladder

The MVP race is heating up in the NBA landscape with only a few games left in the season. While logically, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has seemingly locked the award up, there are many fans who are leaning towards the 3-time MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Marcus Morris Sends Strong Message About Nikola Jokic on ESPN's First Take

The incident sparked online exchanges between the Jokic brothers and Marcus Morris, adding fuel to a rivalry that clearly hasn’t cooled off. With Jokic pushing for a fourth MVPw

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Nikola Jokic, Most of Nuggets' Starting Five to Sit One Day After Brutal 2OT Loss to Wolves

Nikola Jokic exploded in the Denver Nuggets' Tuesday night double overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with a 61-point triple-double. The Nuggets ended up losing by one point, 140-139, despite Jokic's efforts.

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Nikola Jokic defends Russell Westbrook after late mistakes cost Nuggets vs. Timberwolves

After watching Russell Westbrook come up short against the Timberwolves, Nikola Jokic came to the defense of the Nuggets' point guard.

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Nuggets Injury Report: Final Status of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray vs Timberwolves

Per this pregame injury report, three-time league MVP center Nikola Jokic was considered probable to play through a left ankle impingement. Swingman Christian Braun was also seen as being likely to suit up through a left foot strain.

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Nikola Jokic's Injury Status for Nuggets vs Spurs

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic put together a historic performance in a double-overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The three-t

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Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards makes GOAT declaration amid Nikola Jokic's 61

The Timberwolves won a double OT thriller in part thanks to Edwards, but he felt compelled to give the proper flowers.

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Nikola Jokic Compares Himself To A Horse After Career-High Game Against Timberwolves

In the post-game interview, Nikola Jokic compared an athlete to a horse following his career-high game against the Timberwolves.

Heat's Nikola Jovic: Ruled out against Memphis

Jovic (hand) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Tim Reynolds of Associated Press reports. Jovic will miss a 22nd straight game for the Heat while dealing with a fractured right hand.