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nba leading scorers :: Article Creator Nikola Jokić Scores Career-best 61 Points In Double-overtime Loss To Wolves Nikola Jokić finishes with an NBA season-high 61 points along with 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a loss to the Timberwolves. Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić proved once again why he's a leading candidate for this season's Kia MVP award Tuesday night, pouring in a career-high 61 points. It was the most points scored by a player this season. Jokić battled through 53 minutes on the court in a 140-139 double-overtime loss to the Timberwolves. Jokić also had 10 rebounds and 10 assists to go with his 61 points, notching the highest triple-double in NBA history. Luka Doncic (Dec. 27, 2022) and James Harden (Jan. 30, 2018) each had 60-point triple-doubles. Already having a historic season in 2024-25, Jokić is on pace to be the first player in NBA history to finish top 3 in scoring, rebounds, assists and steals. It was a...