Particle.news

Timberwolves Top Nuggets 117-108 to Seize Fourth in West, Cap Perfect Road Trip

Balanced scoring with transition buckets carried Minnesota past Nikola Jokic’s near triple-double.

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.