- Minnesota secured its 6th straight win, defeating Denver 115-95
- Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 34 points, but Denver shot just 7-of-30 from three-point range
- Jamal Murray struggled, making only 4-of-15 shots and finishing with 12 points
Key Takeaways:
Anthony Edwards scored 29 points, and Julius Randle added 25 as the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a commanding 115-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets. This marked the Timberwolves’ sixth consecutive win and their 11th straight with Randle in the lineup, bringing them within 4.5 games of Denver in the battle for the second seed in the Western Conference.
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Jaden McDaniels contributed 16 points, while Rudy Gobert recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota (38-29), which extended its winning streak over Denver to five games. The Timberwolves capitalized on Denver’s poor shooting night to take control and maintain their strong form.
Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets (42-14) with 34 points, eight rebounds, and four assists, while Russell Westbrook added 19 points. However, Denver struggled mightily from beyond the arc, converting just seven of their 30 three-point attempts.
Jamal Murray endured a tough shooting night, making only 4 of 15 attempts and finishing with 12 points. Denver never found its rhythm offensively, allowing Minnesota to dominate the game’s tempo and cruise to another impressive win.