December 26th News: The NBA Christmas Day game between the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves has concluded. After one overtime period, the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 142-138.
In this game, Nuggets player Nikola Jokic played 42 minutes, shooting 15-of-21 from the field, including 4-of-6 from three-point range, and 22-of-23 from the free-throw line, scoring 56 points, 16 rebounds, 15 assists, and 2 blocks.
This is Jokic's second 50+ point game this season. The Nuggets have now had four instances of a player scoring 50+ points this season, with Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray also achieving this feat.
Teams with the most 50+ point games this season:
1. Nuggets – 4 times (Jokic 55 points + 56 points, Murray 52 points, Gordon 50 points)
2. Clippers – 1 time (Harden 55 points)
3. Thunder – 1 time (Alexander 55 points)
4. 76ers – 1 time (Maxey 54 points)
5. Lakers – 1 time (Reaves 51 points)
6. Jazz – 1 time (Markkanen 51 points)
