JAKARTA - Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic scored 61 points which was the highest record in his career, and recorded historic triple-doubles with an additional 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the defeat to Minnesota Timberwolves 139-140, Wednesday.
The record makes it the highest triple-double player in NBA history, surpassing the previous record held by Luka Doncic (27 December 2022) and James Harden (30 January 2018) who each scored 60 points in their threefolds.
Nugets coach, Michael Malone, could not hide his admiration for the outstanding performance of his flagship player.
"He's like Superman," Malone was quoted as saying on the NBA website.
"He's at a different level. Many say he's not athletic, but not many players can do what he does on the pitch."
Jokic, who is currently in the historic season, now has the opportunity to become the first player in NBA history to finish in the top three in the categories of points, rebounds, assists, and steals in one season.
Prior to this match, the record high points in his career were 56 points against Washington Wizards on 7 December.
Meanwhile, the record high points in the history of the Nuggets club are still held by David Thompson with 73 points on April 9, 1978.
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Recognition of Jokic's greatness also came from the Minnesota star Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, who also gave high praise after the match.
"Jokic's Nikola is probably the best basketball player I've seen up close, apart from myself," Edwards joked after scoring 34 points and 10 rebounds in the game.
"He's amazing. The MVP competition this season is very tight, but scoring 60 points is crazy."
Unfortunately for Nuggets, this match has again added to their poor record against Timberwolves, who have now beaten Denver in the last six meetings, including in last season's playoffs.
With six games remaining in the regular season, Nuggets are currently in third place in the Western Region standings, two wins behind Houston Rockets in second place.
Jokic and his teammates had to shift their focus as they were scheduled to host San Antonio Spurs on Thursday in Denver.
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