The Denver Nuggets kept their comeback hopes alive on Monday night with a 125-113 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The result narrowed the series deficit to 3-2.

Nikola Jokic once again proved decisive in the contest. The Serbian star delivered a performance that underlined his importance in high-pressure moments.

His display did more than secure the victory. It also placed him alongside one of the most recognisable names in NBA statistical history.

Jokic recorded another triple-double against the Timberwolves, finishing with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists. His scoring total matched Julius Randle for the game’s highest mark.

The performance marked the 221st triple-double of Jokic’s career. That tally sees him draw level with Russell Westbrook as the players with the most triple-doubles in NBA history.

It was also the second time Jokic has posted a triple-double in this playoff series. On both occasions, the Nuggets have secured victories, highlighting the direct impact of his all-around contributions.

The consistency of his output continues to define Denver’s chances. When ‘The Joker’ controls multiple facets of the game, the team’s effectiveness rises significantly.

Jokic’s latest display also strengthened his standing in playoff history. According to ESPN, it was his 20th career playoff triple-double.

That places him behind only LeBron James, who leads the category with 26. The gap remains, but Jokic continues to close in.

At 31, he still has time to challenge that record and his current trajectory suggests the milestone is within reach.

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