Nikola Jokic Creates NBA History with a 56-Point Triple-Double

For an enhanced video experience, please use the Chrome browser. On Christmas Day, Nikola Jokic achieved a historic 56-point triple-double, setting an NBA record with 18 points in overtime. This outstanding performance led the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 142-138 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jokic, a seven-time NBA All-Star, became the first player in NBA history to achieve 55+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 15+ assists in a single game. The Serbian surpassed Stephen Curry's 2016 record of 17 overtime points, establishing the highest overtime points by any player in both regular season and NBA playoffs. Jokic added 16 rebounds and 15 assists to his impressive stats, while Jamal Murray contributed 35 points. The Nuggets improved to 3-0 this season against the Timberwolves, despite facing a strong 44-point performance from Anthony Edwards, who was eventually ejected in overtime for arguing with referees. The Nuggets secured their win despite missing three starters, including Cameron Johnson, who suffered a right knee injury during Tuesday night's game against Dallas. Edwards had predicted a standout Christmas performance and led the Timberwolves back from a 15-point deficit in the final five-and-a-half minutes of regulation. He also made a remarkable twisting three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 115-115. However, as the Nuggets fought back, Edwards received two technical fouls and was ejected from the game. Jokic excelled in overtime, making 3 out of 3 shots from the floor, including 2 out of 2 from long range, and achieving a 10-for-11 performance at the foul line. After losing a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter and falling behind 124-115, the Nuggets staged an 11-2 run to tie the game at 126-126. The team is currently missing three starters, with Johnson joining Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun on the sidelines due to injuries. With Johnson absent, Tim Hardaway Jr. started the game and scored 19 points. By the third quarter, Jokic had secured his 179th career triple-double, placing him just two shy of Oscar Robertson's second-place record in NBA history. Catch the 2025-26 NBA season live on Sky Sports, available with a subscription or streaming with no contract on NOW.