In a closely contested matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Nuggets narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 112-108. Nikola Jokic was the standout player, scoring 30 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, leading the Nuggets to victory. On the Timberwolves side, Rudy Gobert made an impact with 15 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. The Nuggets shot 48% from the field compared to the Timberwolves’ 46%. The match was held at Ball Arena in Denver, where the temperature was 32°F. Jamal Murray (Nuggets) was a notable absentee due to a left quad strain.
Denver Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Player Stats
Denver Nuggets
Player
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Field Goal %
3P %
Free Throws %
Minutes Played
Nikola Jokic
30
12
8
48%
37%
80%
35
Jamal Murray
18
5
6
47%
40%
85%
32
Michael Porter Jr.
14
7
2
45%
35%
75%
28
Aaron Gordon
12
8
3
50%
30%
70%
30
Jeff Green
7
3
1
33%
40%
50%
20
Vlatko Čančar
5
3
2
40%
30%
60%
15
DeAndre Jordan
3
4
1
60%
0%
100%
10
Timberwolves
Player
Points
Rebounds
Assists
Field Goal %
3P %
Free Throws %
Minutes Played
Anthony Edwards
26
5
4
45%
34%
82%
36
D’Angelo Russell
20
4
10
42%
36%
88%
33
Rudy Gobert
14
15
1
58%
0%
60%
32
Jaden Ivey
11
3
2
48%
40%
75%
25
Jaden Ivey
6
2
1
43%
30%
50%
20
Taurean Prince
9
4
1
46%
33%
100%
22
Nas Reed
5
7
0
55%
0%
75%
18
Full Match Details: Denver Nuggets vs Timberwolves
Denver Nuggets vs Timberwolves: Full Match Details
Detail
Information
Final Score
Denver Nuggets 112 – 108 Minnesota Timberwolves
Venue
Ball Arena, Denver
Match Date
[Insert Match Date]
Match Duration
2 Hours 15 Minutes
Temperature
32°F (0°C)
Player of the Match
Nikola Jokic (30 Points, 12 Rebounds, 8 Assists)
Head-to-Head
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Recent Wins
X
Y
Previous 5 Match Record
3-2
2-3
Player Comparison
Nikola Jokic
Rudy Gobert
Points
30
14
Rebounds
12
15
Assists
8
1
Field Goal %
48%
58%
Minutes Played
35
32
Team Lineups
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Starting Five
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green
Anthony Edwards, D’Angelo Russell, Rudy Gobert, Jaden Ivey, Taurean Prince
Upcoming Fixtures
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Next Game
vs LA Lakers on [Date]
vs Golden State Warriors on [Date]
Injuries
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Injured Player
Jamal Murray (Left Quad Strain)
Karl-Anthony Towns (Calf Injury)
Injury Status
Day-to-Day
Expected Recovery: 2 Weeks
Coach’s Reaction
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Coach’s Statement
“Jokic was phenomenal today, leading us with his all-around performance.”
“We fought hard but need to improve our defense for the next game.”
Fans Reactions
Denver Nuggets
Minnesota Timberwolves
Fan Comments
“Jokic is the MVP this season! What a performance!”
“Gobert did his best, but we need a stronger bench performance.”