Overview
- The Timberwolves dropped to 2-2 after a 127-114 home loss to the Nuggets in a Peacock-exclusive broadcast.
- Minnesota announced Edwards will miss at least one week with a right hamstring strain, with ESPN’s Shams Charania reporting a two-week timeline.
- Coach Chris Finch started Mike Conley in Edwards’ place and slid Donte DiVincenzo to shooting guard, while Denver turned the game with Nikola Jokic’s playmaking and a 15-point third quarter from Tim Hardaway Jr.
- One night earlier, Minnesota edged the short-handed Pacers 114-110 as Julius Randle scored 31 points; Indiana was without Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard and Johnny Furphy.
- The home opener showcased Target Center’s new theater-style lighting and the return of the ‘Black Trees’ jerseys and court, with Minnesota set to host the Lakers next on Wednesday on ESPN and FanDuel Sports Network North.