The Nuggets beat the Wolves, 142-138, in overtime thanks to a historic performance from Jokic that again makes him the MVP front-runner and asserts his place among the game’s all-time greats. Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, setting multiple NBA records in the process:

The Joker went bananas with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists in a 142-138 OT win versus Minnesota on Christmas Day. Denver won that game despite being down three starters and what’s more impressive was Jokic scoring 18 points in OT! Those 18 OT points broke Steph Curry ‘s record of 17 points in 2016.

Jokić's 56-point triple-double, his second on Christmas, was the third-best scoring performance on the holiday in NBA history.

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A nthony Edwards made his sixth overall and fourth consecutive Christmas game appearance as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Denver Nuggets 142-138 in overtime.

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