US EditionMurray scores 43 points, Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets beat Timberwolves
- On Monday, Jamal Murray erupted for 43 points, including 23 in the third quarter, as the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-114 at Target Center.
- Trailing 65-57 at halftime, the Denver Nuggets outscored the Minnesota Timberwolves 45-29 in the third quarter to seize control of the game.
- Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists, reaching 167 career triple-doubles, third on the NBA's all-time list.
- In the fourth quarter, Peyton Watson hit back-to-back corner 3s, intercepted a pass, and scored a layup as the Nuggets bench helped Denver pull away.
- With Anthony Edwards sidelined at least a week with a strained right hamstring, the Denver Nuggets snapped last season's four-game skid to Minnesota and host New Orleans on Wednesday.
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Nuggets’ Cam Johnson doesn’t finish Minnesota game with shoulder injury
MINNEAPOLIS — Nuggets forward Cam Johnson dealt with right shoulder soreness and didn’t finish Monday night’s game against Minnesota, but coach David Adelman was not too concerned about long-term ramifications after Denver’s 127-114 win. “He was in pain. His shoulder was hurting him,” Adelman said. “I don’t think it’s extremely serious, but it was bothersome. To his credit, he came back out and tried to play. But that’s why it’s nice to have a g…
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Jamal Murray (43), Nikola Jokic spark Nuggets over Wolves
Jamal Murray scored 43 points on 16-for-29 shooting and the Denver Nuggets finished strong for a 127-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis.
Jamal Murray’s Third-Quarter Scoring Barrage and Jokic’s Latest Triple-Double Propel Nuggets Past Timberwolves 127-114
Key Takeaways: Jamal Murray delivered 43 points, including 23 in the third quarter, as the Nuggets overtook the Timberwolves on Monday night Nikola Jokic recorded his third triple-double in three games with 25 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists Minnesota, missing Anthony Edwards due to a strained right hamstring, surrendered their halftime lead as Denver […] The post Jamal Murray’s Third-Quarter Scoring Barrage and Jokic’s Latest Triple-Double …
NBA – The game leader scored 43 points when the pivot compiled a triple-double. It was too much for the private Wolves of Anthony Edwards (114-127). As expected, Anthony Edwards... Read more »
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