This Christmas, Nikola Jokić dazzled fans with a record-breaking performance, posting a historic 56-point triple-double as the Denver Nuggets triumphed over the Minnesota Timberwolves in an overtime thriller, 142-138. Jokić not only outdueled Anthony Edwards, who scored 44 points, but also set a new NBA record by contributing 18 points in overtime, helping the Nuggets secure the win. After this remarkable display, Jokić has emerged as the top candidate for the MVP award, while the Spurs continued their surprising rise with a victory and the Lakers faced ongoing struggles. Analysts are left reflecting on the various outcomes of the day’s games, with Jokić at the forefront of the conversation as the best player without multiple rings.