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Jokic Shatters Curry’s Record with Historic Christmas Day Triple-Double

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Nikola Jokic delivered a historic performance on Christmas Day, recording a stunning 56-point triple-double to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 142-138 overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The three-time MVP added 16 rebounds and 15 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history to post at least 55 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists in a single game.

Jokic also broke a long-standing NBA record by scoring 18 points in overtime, surpassing Stephen Curry’s previous mark of 17 set in 2016. His dominance in the extra period proved decisive after the Timberwolves forced overtime by erasing a 15-point deficit in the final five minutes of regulation.

Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards impressed with 44 points, including the clutch three-pointer that sent the game into overtime. However, his night ended early after he was ejected during the extra period following an argument over foul calls. With the win, Denver remains third in the Western.

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Victor Wembanyama chosen by San Antonio Spurs as first pick in 2023 NBA draft

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Victor Wembanyama, the 19-year-old French basketball player, has set his sights on winning an NBA championship ring after being selected as the number one overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2023 draft. Standing at 7ft 5in with an 8ft wingspan, Wembanyama is considered one of the most promising prospects in the game since LeBron James in 2003.

Wembanyama expressed his goal of learning as much as possible to achieve his dream of winning an NBA championship. The NBA draft consists of two rounds with 30 picks each, and teams select players based on their performance in the previous season, with the worst-performing teams having the opportunity to choose the best incoming talent.

The draft took place in Brooklyn, with NBA commissioner Adam Silver announcing the picks. Wembanyama was overwhelmed with emotion upon hearing his name called as the first pick. French president Emmanuel Macron congratulated him, recognizing him as the first Frenchman to be selected as the top pick in the NBA draft.

Wembanyama had an impressive season playing for Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 in France, averaging 20.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.0 blocked shots, and 2.5 assists in 44 games. San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich expressed his excitement about having Wembanyama on the team, highlighting his talent and maturity.

LeBron James, star player for the Los Angeles Lakers, had witnessed Wembanyama’s skills during an exhibition game in Las Vegas and described him as a generational talent and an “alien” due to his extraordinary abilities on the court. Wembanyama embraced the term “alien” as a compliment, as he aspires to be something unique and original in the world of basketball.

The second pick in the draft was Brandon Miller, a 6ft 9in player from the University of Alabama, who joined the Charlotte Hornets. Scoot Henderson, who had played in the NBA’s developmental G League, was chosen as the third pick by the Portland Trail Blazers. The Thompson twins, Amen and Ausar, rounded out the top five picks, with Amen joining the Houston Rockets and Ausar being selected by the Detroit Pistons.

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