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Timberwolves Dominate Nuggets for Sixth Straight Win

Minnesota's defense stifles Nikola Jokic as Anthony Edwards leads with 29 points in a 115-95 victory.

Aaron Gordon #32 of the Denver Nuggets goes up for a shot against Julius Randle #30 of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards #5 during the third quarter at Target Center on January 25, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • The Minnesota Timberwolves secured their sixth consecutive win with a commanding 115-95 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Denver.
  • Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 29 points, while Julius Randle contributed 25 points and Rudy Gobert added 11 points and 10 rebounds.
  • Minnesota's defense was key, holding the Nuggets to just 40.4% shooting and limiting Nikola Jokic to 34 points and only four assists.
  • This marks the Timberwolves' third win against Denver this season, with their defensive strategy focused on minimizing Jokic's playmaking impact.
  • The Timberwolves are now riding their longest winning streak of the season and have improved their playoff positioning in the volatile Western Conference.