In an exhilarating double overtime game, the Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed over the Denver Nuggets 140-139, fueled by Nikola Jokic's record-breaking 61-point triple-double. Jokic's performance set the record for the most points in a triple-double in NBA history, but it wasn't enough for a win. The Timberwolves clinched victory with Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s free throws in the final seconds. The game was intensely competitive, characterized by 21 lead changes, and marked the Timberwolves' sixth consecutive win over the Nuggets.
The Timberwolves sealed the win on a pair of Nickeil Alexander-Walker free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining, concluding a wild sequence in which Russell Westbrook stole the ball.
Nikola Jokic's 61 points, the most by a player this season, were the most in a triple-double in NBA history, showcasing his extraordinary performance.
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