{"id":522380,"date":"2025-12-27T01:35:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T20:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=522380"},"modified":"2025-12-27T01:35:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T20:35:28","slug":"jokics-masterclass-leads-nuggets-to-dramatic-overtime-nba-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/jokics-masterclass-leads-nuggets-to-dramatic-overtime-nba-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Jokic\u2019s masterclass leads Nuggets to dramatic overtime NBA victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> DENVER<br \/>\nNikola Jokic delivered a sensational performance, scoring 56 points and grabbing 16 rebounds, to lead the Denver Nuggets to a thrilling 142-138 overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves here at Ball Arena on Thursday.<br \/>\nn a high-octane encounter, Jokic was the standout player, dominating both ends of the court and providing a series of clutch plays down the stretch.<br \/>\nHis scoring prowess and ability to control the game in overtime proved crucial as the Nuggets narrowly triumphed after a back-and-forth contest that saw both teams exchange leads multiple times.<br \/>\nSpencer Jones also played a key role in the win, contributing 12 points and 8 rebounds in 41 minutes.<br \/>\nPeyton Watson added nine points, four rebounds, and three assists, while Tim Hardaway Jr. chipped in with 17 points, also playing 41 minutes. Jamal Murray contributed 16 points to further bolster Denver\u2019s offensive output.<br \/>\nFor the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards impressed with 37 points and 6 assists, but it wasn\u2019t enough to halt the Nuggets\u2019 momentum. Rudy Gobert\u2019s 18 rebounds were a highlight for Minnesota, but the team\u2019s lack of support in key moments left them short despite their best efforts.<br \/>\nThe game, which saw a combined total of 280 points, demonstrated the Nuggets\u2019 resilience and Jokic\u2019s ability to perform under pressure, securing their 22nd win of the season. 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