{"id":372738,"date":"2025-12-26T09:52:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T09:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/372738\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T09:52:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T09:52:08","slug":"nuggets-nikola-jokic-makes-nba-history-on-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/372738\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic makes NBA history on Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic makes NBA history on Christmas<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Denver Nuggets<\/a> center Nikola Jokic had a stat line on Thursday night that has never been done in NBA history.<\/p>\n

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Jokic had 56 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists in a 142-138 OT win against the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>. He is the first player in NBA history to have 55+ points, 15+ rebounds and 15+ assists in a game.<\/p>\n

Jokic’s 56-point night ranks third on the NBA’s Christmas Day game scoring list. He only trails Bernard King (60) and Wilt Chamberlain (59) for most in a game on the holiday.<\/p>\n

Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards hit a buzzer-beating corner three to force overtime. The Nuggets trailed by as many as nine points in the extra period but battled back to earn the win.<\/p>\n

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He was not the only Nugget who had a memorable night. Jamal Murray finished with 35 points and 10 assists. He shot 12\/32 from the field, including a 9\/18 performance from deep. Tim Hardaway Jr. scored added 19 points.<\/p>\n

Edwards led Minnesota with 44 points. Julius Randle scored 32, while Jaden McDaniels had 21 points and four assists.<\/p>\n

The shorthanded Nuggets were without Cam Johnson, Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun against the Timberwolves. It was announced<\/a> before the game that Johnson will miss significant time due to a knee injury.<\/p>\n

Jokic’s performance strengthens his case as the early MVP favorite. The three-time MVP finished runner-up to Thunder<\/a> guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander last season. The two stars are the primary candidates again this year.<\/p>\n

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The Nuggets return to action on Saturday against the Orlando Magic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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