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Nuggets survive thriller on Christmas behind Nikola Jokic’s historic performance

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Nikola Jokic on Christmas
Dec 25, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) following a time out in the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Denver Nuggets vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves did not disappoint on Christmas Day. The game went into overtime and we witnessed the greatest Christmas Day performance in NBA history.

Nikola Jokic put on a masterpiece, scoring 56 points to go with 16 rebounds and 15 assists, marking his 179th career triple-double. He erupted for an NBA-record 18 points in overtime alone, erasing a 15-point deficit in the final five and a half minutes and carrying a shorthanded Nuggets squad to a 142-138 victory.

Anthony Edwards nearly stole the show for Minnesota, scoring 44 points and forcing overtime with a dramatic fadeaway three-pointer with just 1.1 seconds left in regulation. The Timberwolves star opened overtime with seven quick points, but was later ejected after picking up two technical fouls amid the frenzy.

Jamal Murray added 35 points for the Nuggets, while Julius Randle contributed 32 for the Timberwolves. The win improved Denver to 22-8 while Minnesota dropped to 20-11 on the season.

This instant classic capped a memorable holiday slate, reminding fans why Jokic remains the league’s most unstoppable player.

About the Author Published Dec 26, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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