US EditionDenver 124, Minnesota 112
Denver's core players outperformed Minnesota in the second half, limiting Anthony Edwards and allowing 68 points, securing a win despite missing two starters.
- On Saturday, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 despite missing wing starters Christian Braun and Cam Johnson, which strained their rotation.
- When Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic shared the floor, Denver's available core outworked Minnesota, especially after the 60-55 halftime lead, allowing 68 second-half points.
- Statistically, Denver's edge showed up in the box score as Nikola Jokic scored 27 and grabbed 12 rebounds while the team finished with 29 assists including 12 from Jamal Murray.
- Despite a recent streak after Friday's win over the Sacramento Kings, the Minnesota Timberwolves are now 0-5 versus teams above.500, halting their momentum.
- Looking ahead, the Wolves face the Mavericks and Wizards as a test against playoff-level competition, with three gimmes reportedly upcoming for Minnesota.
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The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 in an NBA game in Minneapolis today.
The Denver Nuggets (10-2) are gaining momentum - the team represented by Jonas Valančiūnas has achieved its seventh consecutive victory in the NBA.
Timberwolves fall to Denver, now 0-5 against teams with winning records
The Minnesota Timberwolves had won four straight games and six of their last seven after beating the Sacramento Kings again on Friday. But that success was built upon one of the softest schedules an NBA team will play this season. The combined records of the teams Minnesota beat in those six games is 12-38. Still, the Wolves were playing well. Their defensive intensity had picked up in that span and they sport one of the most efficient offenses …
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Recap: Denver Nuggets wear down Minnesota Timberwolves and pull away in fourth quarter for 123-112 victory
The Denver Nuggets were shorthanded, on the road and facing their biggest rival in the Minnesota Timberwolves…didn’t matter. Four Nuggets starters scored 20+ points, Nikola Jokic got yet another triple double and Denver used a big fourth quarter to ultimately put Anthony Edwards and the Wolves. Great win for Denver and they move to 10-2 on the season. The game started with a fast pace and the Nuggets were able to build a lead while they were hit…
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