Nikola Jokic exploded in the Denver Nuggets' Tuesday night double overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, finishing with a 61-point triple-double. The Nuggets ended up losing by one point, 140-139, despite Jokic's efforts.

If there's only one person on the Denver Nuggets who deserves to be mad at Russell Westbrook for his poor decision-making in a 140-139 double overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, it's the iconic Nikola Jokic.

The incident sparked online exchanges between the Jokic brothers and Marcus Morris, adding fuel to a rivalry that clearly hasn’t cooled off. With Jokic pushing for a fourth MVPw

Michael Malone called him Superman. At the moment, Nikola Jokic’s just super-tired. The Denver Nuggets big man can’t wait to get some sleep after a career-best 61-point night in which he played nearly 53 minutes.

Jay Williams waxes lyrical on Nikola Jokic's 60-point triple-double vs. the Timberwolves and puts him in some esteemed company.

The Timberwolves overcame a career- and NBA-best 61-point triple-double performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime on Tuesday night.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point performance from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double overtime.

For the game, they will be without their best player, as three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has been ruled out. Jokic is averaging 29.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 57.