After setting a career-high with 61 points, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic delivered a surprising message following the team’s defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The MVP race between Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City Thunder standout Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have taken a decisive turn after Jokić set a career-high with 61 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jokic's stat line marked a couple of historic feats for the Nuggets center. Denver's star posted the first 60-point triple-double in a loss, tied Wilt Chamberlain for the most triple-doubles in a season (31) and recorded the first game since Michael Jordan with 60+ points in 50+ minutes.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves (43-32) and Denver Nuggets (47-28) are all set to square off from Ball Arena in Denver. The Timberwolves have won seven of their last 10 games and are on a two-game winning streak.