Timberwolves Dominate Nuggets with 115-95 Victory: Edwards Shines
In an electrifying matchup on Wednesday night, Anthony Edwards lit up the scoreboard with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 25, helping the Minnesota Timberwolves crush the Denver Nuggets 115-95. This victory marked the Timberwolves' sixth consecutive win, showcasing their impressive form.
Rudy Gobert also made his mark, finishing the game with a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds. With this win, the Timberwolves improved their record to 3-0 against the Nuggets this season, setting the stage for their final clash on April 1 in Denver.
On the bench front, Donte DiVincenzo added 10 points, as Minnesota's reserves outperformed Denver's bench with a score of 26-14, highlighting the depth of the Timberwolves' roster.
Nikola Jokic was the standout for the Nuggets, scoring 34 points and grabbing eight rebounds. However, he and the rest of the starters were pulled from the game with 5:05 left on the clock, as Minnesota held a commanding 109-84 lead.
Jokic did manage to deliver a spectacular coast-to-coast dunk during the first half, but it was one of the few bright spots for Denver. Jamal Murray struggled significantly, finishing the first half with just one point and ending the game with 12 points on 4 of 15 shooting.
The Timberwolves' defense was a key factor, limiting the Nuggets to just 20 assists, 18 fast-break points, and 52 points in the paint—all below Denver's league-leading averages.
In stark contrast to their previous game, where they scored 140 points against Oklahoma City with a shooting percentage of 60.5%, the Nuggets struggled to find their rhythm, shooting only 40.4% and never leading in the game.
Denver's coach, Michael Malone, tried various strategies to ignite his team in the first half, including timeouts and a technical foul, but Minnesota maintained a 14-point lead throughout.
This six-game winning streak is the longest for the Timberwolves this season, and both teams are set to play again on Friday, with the Nuggets facing the Los Angeles Lakers and the Timberwolves hosting the Orlando Magic.
