Jokic scored 27 points and Murray added 24, as the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 125-113.

April 29th - The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-113. Jokic had 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 16 assists, while Murray added 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Timberwolves, Randle scored 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Dossem had 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists.

In the first quarter, Randle hit a three-pointer to give the Nuggets the lead. The two teams traded baskets, with Hyland hitting a crucial three-pointer. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 34-29. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves narrowed the gap to one point. However, Valanciunas scored consecutive points to stabilize the situation, and Jokic hit a three-pointer before halftime. At the halfway point of the quarter, the Nuggets led 60-51.

After switching sides, the Nuggets relied on Jones to hit three consecutive three-pointers, while Murray and Johnson also scored in quick succession, quickly widening the gap to over 20 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets maintained their lead at 97-75 . In the final quarter, the Timberwolves scored consecutively, narrowing the gap to 10 points at one point. In the crucial moments, Brown and Murray responded in time, and Jokic sealed the victory with a jump shot in the final stages. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 125-113 .

Timberwolves player statistics

Randle 27 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists; Dossam 18 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Shannon 15 points, 1 rebound; Hyland 15 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; McDaniels 13 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Reed 12 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Conley 4 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists; Anderson 4 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 27 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists; Murray 24 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists; Jones 20 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist; Johnson 18 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Braun 9 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Valanciunas 9 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Hardaway 8 points; Brown 7 points; Jones 3 points, 2 assists

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