Michael Malone had Russell Westbrook's back after his missed layup and late foul on Nickeil Alexander-Walker helped sink the Nuggets vs. the Timberwolves.

It was he who called this a rivalry in March, lending credibility to the observation shared by Malone and Munson. If the Timberwolves are approaching these games like the Nuggets are their rivals, then, does that mean the matchup has officially earned that title?

Russell Westbrook is sure to get put under a microscope after this one. The all-time great point guard finished the night with a respectable 12 points, seven assists, six rebounds, two blocks, and one steal.

Jokic is the second player to score 60 or more points in a game this season, along with De'Aaron Fox, who scored 60 points, also in a defeat to Minnesota

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.