US EditionMurray Scores 43 Points, Jokic Has Triple-Double as Nuggets Beat Timberwolves 127-114
Nikola Jokic achieved his third consecutive triple-double while the Denver Nuggets shot 52% overall to overcome Minnesota's defense missing key players.
- At Target Center, the Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-114 as Nikola Jokic recorded his third straight triple-double with 25 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists.
- Without Anthony Edwards, Jaylen Clark missed the game with left calf tightness, weakening Minnesota Timberwolves' defense while Mike Conley started in Edwards's place and scored 10 points.
- A 45-point third quarter helped the Denver Nuggets seize control as they shot 52% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.
- Despite continued paint penetration, the Wolves' late shots missed after a 24-7 second-quarter run that gave them an 8-point halftime lead, McDaniels and DiVincenzo failed to convert.
- As the season unfolds, the loss continues a growing early-season theme the Minnesota Timberwolves must address while Denver Nuggets reinforce their status as one of the NBA's best offenses.
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Wolves fall to Nuggets in night two of back-to-back
The Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Denver Nuggets 127-114 in night two of their back-to-back on Monday. Jaden McDaniels paced the Wolves with 25 points and four blocks. Julius Randle added 24 points and seven rebounds. Naz Reid tallied 18 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Donte DiVincenzo (12) and Mike Conley (10) each chipped in double digit points. https:///Timberwolves/status/1982999536650833961 Minnesota fell to 2-2 on the season …
The Bakersfield Californian
Murray scores 43 points, Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets beat Timberwolves 127-114
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 43 points in the third quarter and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves 127-114 on Monday night.
Pioneer Press
Timberwolves can’t stop Murray, Jokic in loss without Edwards
The Timberwolves’ offense managed to hum early offensively in their first full game without star guard Anthony Edwards. But Minnesota couldn’t sustain the pace in a 127-114 loss to Denver at Target Center. If anything, Minnesota missed Edwards’ defensive capabilities. Without Edwards and Jaylen Clark, who missed the contest with left calf tightness, much of the Timberwolves’ defensive resistance was diminished. That showed up in a major way over…
Henry Herald
Nikola Jokic starring for Nuggets while Wolves could be without Anthony Edwards
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