Jokic: NBA Record & Triple-Double Performance

“Nuggets” won 142-138 at home (32-29, 25-26, 35-23, 23-37, 27-23), but Jokic scored 56 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and gave 15 assists.

This was the 179th “triple double” of the NBA career for the Serbian center.

Jokic also set a new NBA record for overtime scoring with 18 points. The previous record – 17 points – since 2016 belonged to Golden State “Warriors” leader Stephen Curry.

Jamal Murray also stood out among the winners with 35 points and ten assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 19 points.

Anthony Edwards’ 44 points did not save the Timberwolves from the loss, while Julius Randle scored 32 points.

In another game, the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126:116 (40:28, 31:30, 29:31, 26:27) at home, winning their third consecutive victory.

Stephen Curry scored 23 points for the home team, while De’Anthony Melton was the second leading scorer with 16 points.

Cooper Flegg scored 27 points for Mavericks, and Brandon Williams scored 26.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers lost 96:119 (25:37, 28:26, 21:29, 22:27) to the Houston Rockets on Thursday.

Ayman Topson forged the guest victory with 26 points, while Kevin Durant scored 25 points.

Luka Doncic scored 25 points for the hosts, while LeBron James added 18 points.