Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
96
away
Denver NuggetsNuggets
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 18 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 96 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 28 | 16 | 29 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets fended off the Timberwolves 104-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Nuggets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.