Nikola Jokic delivered a historic performance with a career-high 61 points, complemented by 10 rebounds and 10 assists, marking his third triple-double of the season. This feat places him among an elite group, as he joins LeBron James, James Harden, and Luka Doncic as the only players to achieve a 60-point triple-double in NBA history. Despite his remarkable night, the Denver Nuggets fell short against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 140-139 in a thrilling double-overtime clash. Jokic's late-game free throw gave Denver a brief 139-138 lead, but a turnover by Anthony Edwards and a crucial foul by Russell Westbrook allowed Nickeil Alexander-Walker to secure victory with two clutch free throws.

Anthony Edwards was the standout for the Timberwolves, scoring 34 points, with 24 coming during the critical stretches of the fourth quarter and overtime. The Timberwolves are now positioned to move out of the play-in tournament, tying with the Memphis Grizzlies for the sixth seed in the Western Conference, while the Nuggets remain in third place, closely pursued by the Los Angeles Lakers.