Denver Nuggets (W2) – Minnesota Timberwolves (W3) 90:98 (BOXSCORE), Sequence: 3-4
That is a turnaround for the Timberwolves! In the beginning of the third quarter, this crew appeared lifeless, however they discovered a approach again into the sport and had been brisker than the dethroned champion from Denver within the last stage. Karl-Anthony Cities made the preliminary resolution with a putback dunk 40 seconds earlier than the top, after which the friends confirmed no weak spot.
It was not even the sport Anthony Edwards, who completed up with 16 factors (6/24 FG), 8 rebounds and seven assists. As an alternative, six gamers scored in double figures, the highest scorers being Jaden McDaniel (23, 7/10) and Karl-Anthony Cities (23, 8/14, 12 rebounds), who acquired into hassle unnecessarily however nonetheless performed a robust sport. .
Within the fourth quarter, Naz Reid (11) was the X issue with 2 offensive rebounds and a pair of blocks supply of essential performs. Each blocks had been made in opposition to Nikola Jokic, who solely rested for 1:24 minutes and seemed utterly exhausted in the long run. The Serbian scored 34 factors (13/28 FG, 2/10 three-pointers), 19 rebounds and seven assists, however the Serbian solely scored main scorer Jamal Murray (35, 13/27) in double figures.