The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently leading against the Denver Nuggets after the first quarter of play, with a score of 33-29. If the Timberwolves maintain their performance, they have a good chance of pushing their record over .500 to 3-2. On the other hand, the Nuggets will need to step up their game to avoid falling to a 2-3 record.
The Denver Nuggets will be facing off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Nuggets are coming off a strong performance in their last game against the Nets, where they secured a 144-139 victory. Nikola Jokic led the team with a triple-double, scoring 29 points, grabbing 18 rebounds, and dishing out 16 assists. Aaron Gordon also contributed significantly with 24 points and five rebounds. The Nuggets finished the game with 31 assists, their highest total since April.
In contrast, the Timberwolves suffered a 120-114 loss to the Mavericks in their last game, despite strong showings from Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. Edwards scored 37 points and shot 60% from the field, while Randle added 20 points, seven assists, and seven rebounds. The Timberwolves are now tied with the Nuggets at a 2-2 record.
The odds favor the Timberwolves as a 4-point favorite against the Nuggets, with an over/under of 219 points. Historically, both teams have won five of their last ten games against each other, with the Timberwolves winning their most recent matchup in May.
As the game unfolds, it will be interesting to see if the Nuggets can avenge their previous loss to the Timberwolves or if history will repeat itself. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN or stream it online through fuboTV. Stay tuned to see if the Timberwolves can secure a victory and improve their record, or if the Nuggets will come out on top in this exciting matchup.
