Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Denver NuggetsNuggets
117
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Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 117 |
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 24 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Minnesota, the Nuggets squeaked past the Timberwolves 117-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. Nuggets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Nuggets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Nuggets bench chemistry carried them. Nuggets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Timberwolves · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.