On Tuesday night, Nikola Jokic delivered a jaw-dropping 61-point triple-double for the Denver Nuggets. But he was unlucky that his career-high score wasn’t enough, as his team fell short by a single point against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
That misfortunate match was a drama in itself, as it turned into a double-overtime thriller. But in the end, the Timberwolves secured a 140-139 victory, spoiling Jokic’s once-in-a-career night.
Jokic scored a career-high 61 points, setting a new NBA record for the most points in a triple-double, surpassing Harden and Dončić. He also grabbed 11 rebounds, dished out 10 assists, and made two steals in 53 minutes of play.
Man I feel bad for Nikola Jokić, a 61-point triple double without sitting at all in the 2nd half and still coming up short…
— Drew 💎🔥 (shady™) (@shadygodfather) April 2, 2025
This ending to the game was really unbelievable to say the ABSOLUTE LEAST. pic.twitter.com/WASrp8xCLK
Despite his effort, the Nuggets lost due to critical mistakes in the final moments. The game was a back-and-forth battle. The Nuggets opened strong with a 12-2 run, but the Timberwolves responded with an 11-2 run to close the first quarter. Minnesota cut a nine-point halftime deficit to just one point.
In the fourth quarter, the Nuggets built an 11-point lead, but the Timberwolves fought back, tying the game with clutch three-pointers. Every possession became crucial, and the momentum shifted constantly, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
If I’m Jokic, I’m throwing hands in that locker room bruh 😂
— Jeremy Nicolls (@JeremyNicolls) April 2, 2025
Ain’t no damn way you supposed to lose after having a 61 point triple double.
In overtime, with just two points separating them, Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon hit big three-pointers to force a tie. The game reached its dramatic peak when Russell Westbrook fouled Alexander-Walker on a three-point attempt with 0.1 seconds left. Alexander-Walker hit two of the three free throws, sealing the Timberwolves’ 140-139 victory and leaving the Nuggets stunned.
Michael Malone calls Nikola Jokic “superman”
Head coach Malone is no stranger to praising the three-time MVP. He recently praised Jokic’s work ethic during a right elbow contusion. But this time, the head coach took it a step further, giving him superhero status.
Malone called Jokic “Superman,” highlighting how special and powerful the player is. He said, “The guy’s Superman. He’s on a whole other level, man. People say he’s not athletic, but not many guys can do what he does.”
