Overview
- Minnesota improved to 38-23 and moved into sole possession of fourth in the West as Denver fell to 37-24.
- Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 21 points as six players scored in double figures, including Jaden McDaniels (20) and former Nugget Bones Hyland (18).
- Nikola Jokic posted 35 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, and Jamal Murray added 25 for Denver.
- The Nuggets were without Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson due to hamstring injuries and have dropped four of six since the All-Star break.
- The victory completed a 3-0 Minnesota road swing and shifted the standings even though Denver already holds the season-series tiebreaker.