Nikola Jokic Does Something No Player In NBA History Has Ever Done

Nikola Jokic had a historic night against the Timberwolves.

May 14, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver presents Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) the KIA NBA MVP trophy before game five against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

On Tuesday evening, the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves played one of the most thrilling games of the 2024-25 NBA season.

The Timberwolves won (in double-overtime) by a score of 140-139.

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Despite the loss, Nikola Jokic exploded for 61 points, 11 rebounds, ten assists and two steals while shooting 18/29 from the field in 53 minutes of playing time.

He had the highest scoring triple-double of all time.

Via Basketball Forever: "Nikola Jokic now has the HIGHEST SCORING TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN NBA HISTORY 🔥

He joins Luka Doncic and James Harden as the only NBA players in the 60 PT TD Club 🐐"

Nikola Jokic now has the HIGHEST SCORING TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN NBA HISTORY 🔥

He joins Luka Doncic and James Harden as the only NBA players in the 60 PT TD Club 🐐 pic.twitter.com/EBUk6v0k1Z

— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) April 2, 2025

Jokic is having another incredible season where he will have a chance to win his fourth MVP Award in five years.

He is averaging 29.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 57.5% from the field and 41.6% from the three-point range in 65 games.

Via StatMuse: "Nikola Jokic is the first player since Michael Jordan with 60+ points and 50+ minutes in a game."

Nikola Jokic is the first player since Michael Jordan with 60+ points and 50+ minutes in a game. pic.twitter.com/cEyt6QWQNd

— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 2, 2025

The Nuggets are still the third seed in the Western Conference with a 47-29 record in 76 games.

They have gone 5-5 over their last ten.

Via The NBA: "APRIL 1, 2025: A HISTORIC DATE

Tonight, Stephen Curry scored 52 PTS and Nikola Jokić scored 61 PTS.

It's the first date in NBA HISTORY where multiple former MVP winners scored 50+ PTS"

APRIL 1, 2025: A HISTORIC DATE

Tonight, Stephen Curry scored 52 PTS and Nikola Jokić scored 61 PTS.

It's the first date in NBA HISTORY where multiple former MVP winners scored 50+ PTS 🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/2SGCnhtlWr

— NBA (@NBA) April 2, 2025

Jokic is in his 10th NBA season (all with the Nuggets).