Jokić Records Historic 56-Point Triple-Double in Nuggets' OT Win

Nikola Jokić led the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, recording a historic 56-point, 16-rebound, 15-assist triple-double. This marked his 179th career triple-double and the first 55/15/15 game in NBA history. Jokić scored 18 of Denver's 27 points in overtime and now ranks third all-time on the NBA's Christmas Day scoring list with 56 points. He continues his dominance against the Timberwolves, having posted triple-doubles in his last four games against them. This epic performance was highlighted on December 26, 2025.