Nikola Jokic is ridiculous. Yes, that’s stating the obvious, but he’s been so ridiculous that it can’t be said enough. The level of talent and athleticism in the NBA has never been higher, and yet night in and night out, the best player on the court ...

The Nuggets beat the Wolves, 142-138, in overtime thanks to a historic performance from Jokic that again makes him the MVP front-runner and asserts his place among the game’s all-time greats. Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, setting multiple NBA records in the process:

The Nuggets have been dominated in the paint and on the glass without size in their lineup. So how do they keep getting away with this?

The final game of the NBA Christmas Day slate was the best. The host Denver Nuggets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime, thanks to another brilliant performance by Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP scored 56 points, pulled down 16 rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Jamal Murray added 35 points for Denver.

The Denver Nuggets have been exceptional while three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic is out with a knee injury, but they cannot win every game, with or without him. O

Jamal Murray has thrived in the absence of Nikola Jokic, leading the way with 26 points per game, excelling in shooting and team leadership for the Nuggets.

Because a knee injury has forced him to miss the last 12 Denver Nuggets games, star center Nikola Jokić has dropped off this list.