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Nuggets Take Game 1 Behind Murray’s 30 and Jokic Triple-Double

Minnesota faces concerns over late offense plus foul-call scrutiny entering Game 2.

Apr 6, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) after the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Mar 25, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) prepares to play the Houston Rockets before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • - Denver’s 116-105 win in Denver on Saturday featured Jamal Murray scoring 30 with a 16-for-16 night at the line and Nikola Jokic posting 25 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.
  • - Coach Chris Finch questioned the whistle after the Nuggets attempted 33 free throws to the Timberwolves’ 19, calling Murray’s 16 attempts a head-scratcher and saying he initiated contact.
  • - Anthony Edwards, returning from a right knee layoff, led Minnesota with 22 but said he felt a little fatigued after a month-plus out as the Wolves’ offense stalled in the second half.
  • - A chippy game brought several technicals, including Jaden McDaniels shoving Jokic in the back, and Jokic brushed it off by calling the matchup physical and always interesting.
  • - ESPN Insights noted Jokic and Murray tied Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen for most playoff games as a duo with at least 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, with Game 2 set for Monday.