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Nikola Jokić delivered one of the most remarkable performances in NBA history, powering the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Nuggets center played 43 minutes, shooting 15-of-21 from the field, 4-of-6 from three, and 22-of-23 from the free-throw line, finishing with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists.
Jokić’s night was historic on multiple fronts:
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First player in NBA history with 55+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 15+ assists in a single game.
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First player with multiple 55+ point triple-doubles, after a previous 61-point outing.
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Scored the third-most points on Christmas Day, trailing only Bernard King (60) and Wilt Chamberlain (59).
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Set an NBA record with 18 points in overtime, surpassing Stephen Curry’s previous mark of 17.
Jokić’s all-time masterpiece not only carried the Nuggets to a hard-fought win but also reinforced his status as one of the game’s most uniquely dominant players.
If Wilt Chamberlain were to come to the current NBA, he might just be a Nikola Jokic who can't pass, haha 
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