Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves

Timberwolves' Ball Movement, Paint Dominance Overwhelm Nuggets

Minnesota led wire-to-wire in a 113-96 win over Denver, out-assisting the Nuggets 31-12 and dominating the paint 68-34. Ayo Dosunmu led the Timberwolves with 25 points and 9 assists, while Jaden McDaniels added 20 points and 10 rebounds. Minnesota also out-rebounded Denver 53-40 and scored 21 fast-break points to the Nuggets' 7. Nikola Jokic had 27 points and 15 rebounds for Denver, but the Nuggets couldn't keep pace.

Final score: Denver Nuggets 96, Minnesota Timberwolves 113. Primary win factor: Playmaking.