nba Game Recap
Minnesota Falls 93-91 to Nuggets - Recap
The Nuggets got a 26-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who added 19 rebounds as Denver ran past Minnesota 93-91 on Saturday at Target Center.
The Nuggets were a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 219.5.
Denver got 16 points from Monte Morris and another 12 points from Aaron Gordon. Nikola Jokic contributed 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 19 rebounds.
Minnesota got 18 points from Malik Beasley in a losing cause and another 14 points from D'Angelo Russell. D'Angelo Russell contributed 6 assists for the Timberwolves, while Anthony Edwards had 11 rebounds.
The Nuggets hit the break losing 47-43 before taking care of business in the second half.
Denver had a 48-47 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Denver takes its act on the road to face Memphis looking for another win. For Minnesota, they head home to face Orlando.