McDaniels' 32 points shone throughout the game as the Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 110-98.

May 2nd - The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 110-98. McDaniels scored 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Shannon added 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist. For the Nuggets, Jokic had 28 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Johnson contributed 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, Jokic's consecutive inside scores helped the Nuggets quickly establish a lead. The Timberwolves responded with consecutive scores to help their team take the lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 30-29. In the second quarter, the Timberwolves gradually widened the gap to double digits in the latter part of the quarter. At halftime, the Timberwolves still led 57-50.

After switching sides, Jokic scored consecutively, while Murray and Johnson also hit baskets to tie the game. In the crucial moments, McDaniels scored consecutively to stabilize the situation. After three quarters, the Timberwolves led 82-74 . In the final quarter, the Nuggets once narrowed the gap to just one point. In the critical moments, McDaniels hit a mid-range jumper, and Reed and Shannon scored consecutively to stabilize the situation. Ultimately, the Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets 110-98.

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 28 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists; Johnson 27 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Hardaway 13 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Murray 12 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Jones 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Jones 4 points, 3 assists; Braun 3 points, 1 rebound; Valanciunas 2 points, 2 rebounds; Brown 1 point, 1 rebound, 1 assist.

Timberwolves player statistics

McDaniels 32 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists; Shannon 24 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Randle 18 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists; Reed 15 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; Gobert 10 points, 13 rebounds, 8 assists; Conley 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Clark 3 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Hyland 1 point, 2 rebounds, 1 assist.

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