Nikola Jokic was option A, B and C for the Nuggets on Tuesday. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
(Dustin Bradford via Getty Images)
In an atmosphere that felt pulled straight from their playoff series last year, the Minnesota Timberwolves again beat the Denver Nuggets despite a historic performance from Nikola Jokić.
The reigning MVP posted a 61-point triple-double, the most points in NBA history in a triple-double and a new career high in scoring, but Denver fell 140-39 in double overtime in a crucial game for their playoff race. The game ultimately hinged on an awful play by Russell Westbrook, who fouled Nickeil Alexander-Walker on a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded, with a one-point lead.
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The result was three free throws for the Timberwolves after an official review.
