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DENVER — Nikola Jokić delivered one of the most dominant performances in NBA history Thursday night, recording a 56-point triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 142–138 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokić added 16 rebounds and 15 assists while setting a new NBA record with 18 points in overtime, surpassing Stephen Curry’s previous mark of 17 set in 2016. His performance marked the highest overtime scoring total in both regular-season and playoff his

Getty Images MINNEAPOLIS — Nikola Jokic recorded 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists as the Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to seven games with a 123-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Three other Nuggets players—Tim Hardaway Jr., Aaron Gordon, and Jamal Murray—each contributed 23 points. Gordon also added 10 rebounds, while Murray tallied 12 assists. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 26 points apiece, but the Tim

AP Photo/David Zalubowski DENVER — Kevin Huerter and Nikola Vucevic delivered clutch 3-pointers down the stretch as the Chicago Bulls overcame a triple-double by Nikola Jokic to defeat the Denver Nuggets 130-127 on Monday night. The Bulls battled through a rollercoaster game, squandering an 18-point first-half lead and letting a 13-point advantage in the fourth quarter slip away before mounting a late surge to snap a five-game losing streak. Huerter ignited the decisive sequ

AP Photo/Gerald Herbert NEW ORLEANS — Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 12 assists, and 11 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-118 on Wednesday night. Peyton Watson added a career-high 32 points, helping Denver secure its eighth win in nine games. Jamal Murray contributed 14 points, including a pair of free throws with 31 seconds remaining to seal the victory. Zion Williamson returned from a left hamstring injury that had s

Getty Images HOUSTON — Nikola Jokic delivered a near triple-double performance as the Denver Nuggets held off the Houston Rockets, 112-109, on Friday night. Jokic finished with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, while Jamal Murray added 26 points and 10 assists to help Denver secure the win. Jokic scored 24 of his 34 points in the second half and shot 11-for-20 from the field. Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 12 points off the bench as the Nuggets shot 53% overall. Denver

Getty Images DENVER — The Sacramento Kings ended an eight-game losing streak with a 128-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, overcoming 44 points from reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. Russell Westbrook led the charge for the Kings, scoring 15 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter against his former team. Dennis Schroder also contributed 21 points, helping Sacramento rebound after losing each game of its skid by double digits, including a 41-point loss at Memphis