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Timberwolves vs Nuggets Final: 136-130 - Recap
The Nuggets were burned for 32 points by Karl-Anthony Towns on Friday as the Timberwolves picked up a 136-130 win at Ball Arena.
Bettors who backed the Timberwolves were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 242.0.
D'Angelo Russell had 24 points for Minnesota and Anthony Edwards chipped in with 18 points. Anthony Edwards had 7 assists for the Timberwolves, while Karl-Anthony Towns was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Denver got 38 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 24 points from Aaron Gordon. Nikola Jokic contributed 8 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic had 19 rebounds.
The Timberwolves hit the break winning 70-65 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 44 boards, while Minnesota only had 38
Minnesota heads into a battle against the Rockets. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Los Angeles.