"DENVER -- Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double and set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. Jokic broke Stephen Curry's record of 17 overtime points from 2016, making it the highest by any player in regular season or NBA playoffs. Jokic added 16 rebounds and 15 assists and Jamal Murray scored 35 points."
"Edwards made good on his prediction for a big Christmas night performance, leading Minnesota back from a 15-point deficit in the final 5 1/2 minutes of regulation and hitting a twisting 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left in regulation to tie it at 115-all. Edwards added seven quick points as the Wolves opened the extra period on a 9-0 run, but as the Nuggets fought back, Edwards picked up two technical fouls and was ejected."
Nikola Jokic recorded a 56-point triple-double, setting an NBA record with 18 overtime points while adding 16 rebounds and 15 assists to lift the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jamal Murray contributed 35 points as the Nuggets improved to 3-0 this season against the Wolves. Anthony Edwards scored 44 points, rallied Minnesota from a 15-point deficit and hit a tying 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds left, but was ejected in overtime after receiving two technical fouls. Denver played without three starters, with Tim Hardaway Jr. starting and scoring 19.
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