In a thrilling NBA matchup, Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 115-112 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves with an impressive 35-point performance and 16 rebounds.
Despite a strong comeback effort from the Timberwolves, who erased an 18-point deficit to briefly take the lead in the third quarter, the Nuggets managed to regain control in the fourth quarter. Nuggets coach Michael Malone emphasized the need for his team to improve their ability to close out games, acknowledging the challenge posed by the Timberwolves’ resurgence.
Malone credited a late tactical adjustment for limiting the impact of Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, who scored 30 points but was unable to add to his tally in the crucial fourth quarter. By employing multiple defenders to disrupt Edwards’ play, the Nuggets effectively neutralized one of the Timberwolves’ key offensive threats.
With this hard-fought victory at the Target Center in Minneapolis, the Denver Nuggets climbed to second place in the Western Conference standings, trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder.
In other NBA action, Kyrie Irving led the charge with 28 points for the Dallas Mavericks as they secured a 113-107 victory against their Texas rivals, the San Antonio Spurs. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic dazzled with his 18th triple-double of the season, posting 18 points, 16 assists, and 10 rebounds. In Brooklyn, Zion Williamson’s dominant performance, contributing 28 points, propelled the New Orleans Pelicans to a 104-91 triumph over the Brooklyn Nets.
Elsewhere, the Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to four games with a commanding 112-92 win over the Charlotte Hornets at home. Additionally, Jalen Green’s remarkable 42-point effort, combined with Amen Thompson’s 25 points, powered the Houston Rockets to a resounding 137-114 victory against the Washington Wizards. These results reflect the intense competition and standout performances across the NBA landscape.
