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Jokic's Record 56 Points Lead Nuggets to OT Victory

12/26/2025

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Jokic's Record Performance

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets scored 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists to lift the Nuggets to a 142-138 OT win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, improving to 22-8.
Jokic set an NBA overtime record with 18 points, surpassing Stephen Curry.
The Nuggets trailed by nine late but rallied, with Jamal Murray scoring 35.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 44 points but was ejected in overtime.

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Edwards' Overtime Heroics

Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves scored 44 points and sparked a rally to force overtime against the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day.
Edwards hit the tying three-pointer in the final seconds of regulation.
Edwards was ejected after receiving two technical fouls late in the game, hindering Minnesota's chances.
The performance reinforces Edwards as a key player for Minnesota and signals a growing Timberwolves–Nuggets rivalry, shaping a 2026 playoff meeting.

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Jokic's Record Performance

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets scored 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists to lift the Nuggets to a 142-138 OT win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, improving to 22-8.
Jokic set an NBA overtime record with 18 points, surpassing Stephen Curry.
The Nuggets trailed by nine late but rallied, with Jamal Murray scoring 35.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 44 points but was ejected in overtime.

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