Nikola Jokic poured in 35 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists as Denver erased a 16‑point fourth‑quarter hole to defeat Portland 137-132 in overtime on Monday. The triple‑double, his 33rd, sparked a 21‑5 run that forced extra time. Jamal Murray added 20 points, including seven after regulation, sealing Denver’s season‑high ninth straight win. It was Denver’s first double‑digit fourth‑quarter rally since January.

Portland fought back behind Toumani Camara’s 30 points and a franchise‑record 25 three‑pointers, while Deni Avdija contributed 26 and was 13‑of‑14 from the line. The Blazers built a 115‑99 lead with just over eight minutes left, but Aaron Gordon’s baseline jumper and Gordon’s 23 points helped Denver claw back, forcing overtime. Portland’s record‑tying shooting display couldn’t compensate for defensive lapses in the final minutes.

The win lifted Denver to 51‑28, moving the Nuggets into third in the West, a half‑game ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers. The nine‑game streak ties the longest of the Jokic era, yet Denver still trails L.A. on the tiebreaker. With the Grizzlies, Thunder and Spurs left, a win would clinch home‑court advantage in the first round and secure the third seed.