Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
101
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 29 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 101 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 28 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Timberwolves 102-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Timberwolves came in with something to prove after a loss. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.