(Denver, CO) — The Nuggets overcame a nine-point overtime deficit to beat the Timberwolves 142-138 at home. Nikola Jokic had the third-highest scoring performance ever on Christmas, pouring in 56 points to go along with 16 rebounds and 15 assists. Jamal Murray added 35 points and 10 assists in the Denver victory. The Nuggets improved to 22-and-8 with the win. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 44 points in the setback and Julius Randle contributed 32 of his own. The Timberwolves had their three-game winning streak snapped to fall to 20-and-11 on the year.
