Double Overtime Thriller: Timberwolves Edge Out Nuggets Despite Jokic's 61-Point Triple-Double
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In a dramatic NBA game that went into double overtime, the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Denver Nuggets 140-139. The game was highlighted by Nikola Jokic's career-high 61-point triple-double, but it was Nickeil Alexander-Walker's clutch free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining that sealed the victory for Minnesota. The Timberwolves overcame the absence of key players and managed to sweep the season series against the Nuggets.
Key Points
Nikola Jokic achieved a 61-point triple-double, the highest scoring game of the season.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker made the game-winning free throws with 0.1 seconds left in double overtime.
Minnesota Timberwolves won 140-139 against the Denver Nuggets.
The Timberwolves were without Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid due to suspensions.
Denver Nuggets were missing Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.
The game featured eight lead changes in the second overtime alone.
Minnesota swept the four-game season series against Denver.
