nba Game Recap
Denver Falls 133-104 to Timberwolves - Recap
Minnesota cruised to victory on Saturday, running Denver out of the gym and running up a 133-104 score at Target Center.
The Timberwolves were a +3.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 229.5.
Anthony Edwards had 34 points for Minnesota and Julius Randle chipped in with 21 points. Anthony Edwards had 9 assists for the Timberwolves, while Rudy Gobert was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
The Nuggets got a 25-point performance from Jamal Murray, who was supported by 20 points from Nikola Jokic. Nikola Jokic had 11 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Russell Westbrook grabbed 6 rebounds.
The Timberwolves hit the break winning 71-60 before taking care of business in the second half.
Minnesota had a 45-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Minnesota takes its act home to face Atlanta looking for another win. For Denver, they head on the road to face Chicago.