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Jokic's triple-double draws Denver into contention
Key takeaways
- Nikola Jokic won the NBA Championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023
- Serbia's Jokic, 31, was the joint top scorer with 27 points but also chipped in with 12 rebounds and 16 assists.
- The Nuggets trailed 3-1 as they welcomed Minnesota to Ball Arena, Colorado, and defeat would have seen them eliminated.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Nikola Jokic won the NBA Championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023
Comments Nikola Jokic scored a triple-double to keep the Denver Nuggets' play-off hopes alive with a 125-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Serbia's Jokic, 31, was the joint top scorer with 27 points but also chipped in with 12 rebounds and 16 assists.
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