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Nuggets star makes NBA history with Christmas masterpiece against Timberwolves

December 26, 2025

Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets made NBA history on Christmas Day by scoring 56 points, along with 16 rebounds and 15 assists, in a 142-138 overtime victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This performance made him the first player to achieve at least 55 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a single game, and he also set a record for the most points scored in overtime with 18.

Nuggets star makes NBA history with Christmas masterpiece against Timberwolves

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Nikola Jokić scored 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists.
He became the first player in NBA history to record at least 55 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a single game.
Jokić scored 18 points in overtime, setting a new NBA record for overtime scoring.
The Nuggets won the game 142-138 against the Timberwolves.

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Nuggets star makes NBA history with Christmas masterpiece against Timberwolves

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