Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic's 16 Assists Fuel Nuggets' Rout of Timberwolves

Denver routed Minnesota 125-113, with Nikola Jokic filling the stat sheet at 27 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists. Jamal Murray added 24 points and Spencer Jones came off the bench for 20 on an efficient 7-of-9 shooting. Denver out-assisted Minnesota 35-26 and out-stole them 16-6, while dominating the paint 62-50. Julius Randle scored 27 points for Minnesota, but the Timberwolves couldn't keep pace.

Final score: Minnesota Timberwolves 113, Denver Nuggets 125. Primary win factor: Playmaking.