Murray's 30-point outburst helped the Nuggets defeat the Timberwolves 116-105.

April 20th - The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105. Murray contributed 30 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Jokic added 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists. For the Timberwolves, Edwards scored 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists, and Gobert had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists.

In the first quarter, the Timberwolves once extended their lead to double digits. The Nuggets stopped the bleeding with a three-pointer from Jokic, while Braun and Hardaway scored consecutively to narrow the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Timberwolves led 33-23. In the second quarter, Murray scored consecutive points with free throws and mid-range jumpers to help the Nuggets close the gap. Midway through the quarter, Johnson scored 5 consecutive points, and the Nuggets tied and then took the lead. At halftime, the two teams were tied at 62.

After switching sides, the Nuggets went on an offensive surge, fueled by Jokic and Murray's inside-outside combination. Although the Timberwolves responded with outside shots, the Nuggets outscored the Timberwolves by 12 points in the quarter . At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led 91-79 . In the final quarter, the Timberwolves narrowed the gap to just 2 points. However , as time ticked away, the Nuggets maintained control of the game. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 116-105 .

Timberwolves player statistics

Edwards 22 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists; Gobert 17 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists; Randle 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists; McDaniels 16 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Dossem 14 points, 1 assist; DiVincenzo 12 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Reed 5 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists; Conley 3 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists.

Nuggets player statistics

Murray 30 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists; Jokic 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists; Gordon 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Johnson 12 points, 1 assist; Braun 12 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Brown 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Hardaway 7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Jones 5 points; Valanciunas 3 rebounds

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