The Minnesota Timberwolves aren't that far from replicating last year's success. Dominating Denver on Saturday is evidence of that.
Anthony Edwards scored 34 points with nine assists to lead Minnesota. In the process, he became Minnesota's franchise leader in 3-pointers made, jumping past Karl-Anthony Towns with 976 career triples. Edwards also set the mark with some flash, nailing this 3 from the center-court logo:
Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings
Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic had one of the greatest five-game stretches of basketball in the history of the sport. For five games straight, Jokic achi
The Minnesota Timberwolves continue to have the Denver Nuggets' number. Minnesota cruised to a 133-104 victory over the Nuggets on Saturday—improving to
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić joined elite company with a dominant triple-double on Thursday night, all while he drained a near full-court heave.
The Nuggets got schooled by their division foes in Minnesota and were always behind. They let the Timberwolves invade their paint for 72 points, the second-most digits given up to an opponent in that spot all year.
Of course, Nikola Jokić has led the way for the Nuggets this season as he once again finds himself in the MVP race. He has not been the only player on the roster to step up though, as their offseason addition of Russell Westbrook has played a huge role in Denver’s recent success.