Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
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Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 21 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 7 | 114 |
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 34 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Nuggets squeaked past the Timberwolves 117-114 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Nuggets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Nuggets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Nuggets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Nuggets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.