Nuggets 111, Timberwolves 124: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
The Denver Nuggets (24-13) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-21) at Target Center
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Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Monday January 2, 2023
Denver Nuggets 111, Minnesota Timberwolves 124 (Final)
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Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
THE 1⃣ & ONLY.
🌟 » https://t.co/STmYnhEQwG pic.twitter.com/OQchM5vPGL – 11:01 PM
THE 1⃣ & ONLY.
🌟 » https://t.co/STmYnhEQwG pic.twitter.com/OQchM5vPGL – 11:01 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Including tonight, the Bones-Jamal-Bruce Brown trio has a 137 Defensive Rating in 69 minutes. It has a 40.2 DREB%.
That is untenable, and I don’t understand why it has become a staple in the rotation. – 10:54 PM
Including tonight, the Bones-Jamal-Bruce Brown trio has a 137 Defensive Rating in 69 minutes. It has a 40.2 DREB%.
That is untenable, and I don’t understand why it has become a staple in the rotation. – 10:54 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Ton of praise for Kyle Anderson after the game from Chris Finch. On both sides of the ball, injecting ball movement into the early offense and the job he did guarding Jokic. – 10:37 PM
Ton of praise for Kyle Anderson after the game from Chris Finch. On both sides of the ball, injecting ball movement into the early offense and the job he did guarding Jokic. – 10:37 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jalen Duren didn’t grab a single rebound in his last game against Minnesota, but he’s already got 6 here in the first nine minutes of the first quarter. – 10:33 PM
Jalen Duren didn’t grab a single rebound in his last game against Minnesota, but he’s already got 6 here in the first nine minutes of the first quarter. – 10:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
It should be made clear that 111 points should be enough to at least make it a close game.
Nuggets clearly never felt they had to lock in defensively, and as a result, nobody ever did.
124 points allowed, and I can’t point to a single player having a good defensive game. – 10:32 PM
It should be made clear that 111 points should be enough to at least make it a close game.
Nuggets clearly never felt they had to lock in defensively, and as a result, nobody ever did.
124 points allowed, and I can’t point to a single player having a good defensive game. – 10:32 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
STARTING THE YEAR OFF RIGHT. pic.twitter.com/XiRtCXVeEp – 10:27 PM
STARTING THE YEAR OFF RIGHT. pic.twitter.com/XiRtCXVeEp – 10:27 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the T’Wolves 124-111:
-Joker 24-7-9
-AG 12 points on 18 shots, 12 OREBs
-Edwards torched DEN in the second half and the Nuggets had no response without Christian Braun on the court
-Nuggets win vs Celtics, lose vs T’Wolves. Parity! pic.twitter.com/LsiKHZSnla – 10:25 PM
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they lose to the T’Wolves 124-111:
-Joker 24-7-9
-AG 12 points on 18 shots, 12 OREBs
-Edwards torched DEN in the second half and the Nuggets had no response without Christian Braun on the court
-Nuggets win vs Celtics, lose vs T’Wolves. Parity! pic.twitter.com/LsiKHZSnla – 10:25 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Think the move to put Kyle Anderson on Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert on Aaron Gordon was low-key a big reason this one went the Wolves way. Wolves deep bench also contributed in a positive way. Big McDaniels game too.
That snaps the 6-game losing streak.
Wolves 124, Nuggets 111 – 10:24 PM
Think the move to put Kyle Anderson on Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert on Aaron Gordon was low-key a big reason this one went the Wolves way. Wolves deep bench also contributed in a positive way. Big McDaniels game too.
That snaps the 6-game losing streak.
Wolves 124, Nuggets 111 – 10:24 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
MIN 124, DEN 111
The 6-game L streak is dead. Yes, Nuggets were gassed from the back-to-back. But Wolves needed this any way they could.
Edwards: 29, 10r, 5a
McDaniels: 21, 4r, 4a
Anderson: 19, 8a
Garza: 8p, 8r – 10:22 PM
MIN 124, DEN 111
The 6-game L streak is dead. Yes, Nuggets were gassed from the back-to-back. But Wolves needed this any way they could.
Edwards: 29, 10r, 5a
McDaniels: 21, 4r, 4a
Anderson: 19, 8a
Garza: 8p, 8r – 10:22 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets’ defense wasn’t close to good enough tonight, and they didn’t have the offensive firepower to offset it. Tough loss but one you move on from.
– Christian Braun plays just 3 minutes (+3 in first half)
– Needed more from Jamal Murray
– Rough night for Zeke Nnaji – 10:22 PM
Nuggets’ defense wasn’t close to good enough tonight, and they didn’t have the offensive firepower to offset it. Tough loss but one you move on from.
– Christian Braun plays just 3 minutes (+3 in first half)
– Needed more from Jamal Murray
– Rough night for Zeke Nnaji – 10:22 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!
#RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/ICzvn3jRMk – 10:22 PM
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!
#RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/ICzvn3jRMk – 10:22 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
It’s the most Nuggets thing to rest Murray against the best team in basketball and then defeat the Celtics anyway before playing a free-falling division opponent in the Timberwolves while fully healthy and somehow lose that one. – 10:21 PM
It’s the most Nuggets thing to rest Murray against the best team in basketball and then defeat the Celtics anyway before playing a free-falling division opponent in the Timberwolves while fully healthy and somehow lose that one. – 10:21 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jaden McDaniels with 21-4-4 in 24 minutes on 9/10 shooting (2/2 from 3).
He never talks so it seems to get brushed over, but we’ve really seen an uptick in his play through this rough stretch for the Wolves over the past few weeks. – 10:20 PM
Jaden McDaniels with 21-4-4 in 24 minutes on 9/10 shooting (2/2 from 3).
He never talks so it seems to get brushed over, but we’ve really seen an uptick in his play through this rough stretch for the Wolves over the past few weeks. – 10:20 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
AUSTIN ISN’T MISSING THAT pic.twitter.com/cNnTqPGDzO – 10:19 PM
AUSTIN ISN’T MISSING THAT pic.twitter.com/cNnTqPGDzO – 10:19 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Rudy Gobert fired up at ‘Wolves assistant Nathan Bubes for not calling for a challenge. Wrote about the life of “the challenge guys” in the preseason si.com/nba/2022/11/09… – 10:18 PM
Rudy Gobert fired up at ‘Wolves assistant Nathan Bubes for not calling for a challenge. Wrote about the life of “the challenge guys” in the preseason si.com/nba/2022/11/09… – 10:18 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
ANT IS TAKING OVER!
🌟 » https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/6bLAd7wrAL – 10:17 PM
ANT IS TAKING OVER!
🌟 » https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/6bLAd7wrAL – 10:17 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Austin Rivers with some words for the Denver bench and a big celebration after that corner 3 – 10:16 PM
Austin Rivers with some words for the Denver bench and a big celebration after that corner 3 – 10:16 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Bones doubled Ant with MPJ guarding him, and I have no idea whether that was his decision or a team rule.
Whatever the case, the ball ends up in Kyle Anderson’s hands who won’t miss that.
Nuggets down 7. – 10:10 PM
Bones doubled Ant with MPJ guarding him, and I have no idea whether that was his decision or a team rule.
Whatever the case, the ball ends up in Kyle Anderson’s hands who won’t miss that.
Nuggets down 7. – 10:10 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Bulls fall in OT—Cavs outscored the Bulls 15-4 in OT- Mitchell 71 points 11 assists 8 rebounds. 50 min. – 10:05 PM
Bulls fall in OT—Cavs outscored the Bulls 15-4 in OT- Mitchell 71 points 11 assists 8 rebounds. 50 min. – 10:05 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
might be an odd observation but it seems like luka garza is moving with a little more fluidity, especially compared to when he first came into the league
he used to seem like he was really laboring – 9:54 PM
might be an odd observation but it seems like luka garza is moving with a little more fluidity, especially compared to when he first came into the league
he used to seem like he was really laboring – 9:54 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
15 PTS IN THE THIRD QUARTER.
that’s Anthony Edwards for ya.
» https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/C6yOhKfoBy – 9:53 PM
15 PTS IN THE THIRD QUARTER.
that’s Anthony Edwards for ya.
» https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/C6yOhKfoBy – 9:53 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
AG with a double-double through 3⃣
10 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST
🗳 https://t.co/lBETGuC2d0 pic.twitter.com/pxZXqx2lQg – 9:51 PM
AG with a double-double through 3⃣
10 PTS, 11 REB, 4 AST
🗳 https://t.co/lBETGuC2d0 pic.twitter.com/pxZXqx2lQg – 9:51 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Bones Hyland has to work on that tunnel vision. Everyone in the building knows when he’s shooting. – 9:49 PM
Bones Hyland has to work on that tunnel vision. Everyone in the building knows when he’s shooting. – 9:49 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the third quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 90-85.
Edwards is up to 23 points and 9 rebounds, approaching his 4th 20+ point/10+ rebound game of the season (7th career). He’s added a team-high 5 assists on the night. – 9:49 PM
At the end of the third quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 90-85.
Edwards is up to 23 points and 9 rebounds, approaching his 4th 20+ point/10+ rebound game of the season (7th career). He’s added a team-high 5 assists on the night. – 9:49 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
12 points in Q3. 20 for the game.
Ant is startin’ to feel it
🗳 » https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/7kkH5LgJIa – 9:48 PM
12 points in Q3. 20 for the game.
Ant is startin’ to feel it
🗳 » https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/7kkH5LgJIa – 9:48 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jokic does that on every other possession. Edwards does it, foul. – 9:47 PM
Jokic does that on every other possession. Edwards does it, foul. – 9:47 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
that pull up is unguardable.
VOTE » https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/TChg4zdR4g – 9:46 PM
that pull up is unguardable.
VOTE » https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/TChg4zdR4g – 9:46 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
On a night where he isn’t making shots at a high clip, Anthony Edwards is still providing value by doing the other stuff — 8 boards, 5 assists, and he’s attacking the rim so much that he should probably have even more free throw attempts. That stuff is a big step for him. – 9:45 PM
On a night where he isn’t making shots at a high clip, Anthony Edwards is still providing value by doing the other stuff — 8 boards, 5 assists, and he’s attacking the rim so much that he should probably have even more free throw attempts. That stuff is a big step for him. – 9:45 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves need to add a point guard or actually lean into Point Ant in a major way. Nowell, Rivers and SloMo are half-measures on a team that clearly needs more control and ball movement.
Not specific to tonight. Even if DLo and JMac are healthy, they still need more true PG play. – 9:40 PM
Wolves need to add a point guard or actually lean into Point Ant in a major way. Nowell, Rivers and SloMo are half-measures on a team that clearly needs more control and ball movement.
Not specific to tonight. Even if DLo and JMac are healthy, they still need more true PG play. – 9:40 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Every time I see Gobert guarding Jokić, all I can think of is “brother, I have 47” – 9:35 PM
Every time I see Gobert guarding Jokić, all I can think of is “brother, I have 47” – 9:35 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
I’d say Nikola Jokic has Rudy Gobert figured out. pic.twitter.com/pwQaG7Mv1l – 9:33 PM
I’d say Nikola Jokic has Rudy Gobert figured out. pic.twitter.com/pwQaG7Mv1l – 9:33 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
we’ll take that all day long. pic.twitter.com/SWrrmgZ3eY – 9:31 PM
we’ll take that all day long. pic.twitter.com/SWrrmgZ3eY – 9:31 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Not sure what Jaylen Nowell is doing to start this quarter. It’s like he’s super amped and aggressive and trying to be a pest and has been horrible at it so far. – 9:28 PM
Not sure what Jaylen Nowell is doing to start this quarter. It’s like he’s super amped and aggressive and trying to be a pest and has been horrible at it so far. – 9:28 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
A1 had them dancin’.
🌟 » https://t.co/STmYnhEQwG pic.twitter.com/8Qjr3Gxd6g – 9:16 PM
A1 had them dancin’.
🌟 » https://t.co/STmYnhEQwG pic.twitter.com/8Qjr3Gxd6g – 9:16 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
CROSSOVER. EUROSTEP. BUZZER BEATER.
that’s so tough, A1.
🗳 » https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/4gdNiTgyoU – 9:14 PM
CROSSOVER. EUROSTEP. BUZZER BEATER.
that’s so tough, A1.
🗳 » https://t.co/STmYnhFome pic.twitter.com/4gdNiTgyoU – 9:14 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Best move of the first half from the Nuggets was Coach Malone foregoing a rage timeout when Jokic was getting fouled with no calls and Minny was running out for easy points, and letting Jokic and the rest of the guys on the floor climb back into the game with their own anger. – 9:12 PM
Best move of the first half from the Nuggets was Coach Malone foregoing a rage timeout when Jokic was getting fouled with no calls and Minny was running out for easy points, and letting Jokic and the rest of the guys on the floor climb back into the game with their own anger. – 9:12 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the T’Wolves 59-53:
-Joker: 15-1-1-1, 4 TOVs, 3 fouls
-AG: 0-of-10, 6 offensive rebounds and they haven’t led to anything
-Murray: 2 shots, 2 assists, mostly just a bystander
-Bones: 10-4-1-2, good stuff from him pic.twitter.com/T2mp0lC6Su – 9:12 PM
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the T’Wolves 59-53:
-Joker: 15-1-1-1, 4 TOVs, 3 fouls
-AG: 0-of-10, 6 offensive rebounds and they haven’t led to anything
-Murray: 2 shots, 2 assists, mostly just a bystander
-Bones: 10-4-1-2, good stuff from him pic.twitter.com/T2mp0lC6Su – 9:12 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Quiet half from Jamal Murray. Nuggets need his offense tonight too on the back-to-back. Just 53 first-half points for Denver. – 9:10 PM
Quiet half from Jamal Murray. Nuggets need his offense tonight too on the back-to-back. Just 53 first-half points for Denver. – 9:10 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon misses the dunk then gets dusted by Anthony Edwards with no contest. – 9:09 PM
Aaron Gordon misses the dunk then gets dusted by Anthony Edwards with no contest. – 9:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Joker picks up his 3rd foul because he can’t grab the rebound from Kyle Anderson. Gotta sit now. – 9:06 PM
Joker picks up his 3rd foul because he can’t grab the rebound from Kyle Anderson. Gotta sit now. – 9:06 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jokić complaining about an easy foul call to make for the official.
Murray attempting just one shot so far.
Gordon 0-of-8.
Just not a lot working for the Nuggets in what looks like a carbon copy of the Atlanta game. – 9:00 PM
Jokić complaining about an easy foul call to make for the official.
Murray attempting just one shot so far.
Gordon 0-of-8.
Just not a lot working for the Nuggets in what looks like a carbon copy of the Atlanta game. – 9:00 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
BACK-TO-BACK PLAYS.
BACK-TO-BACK DUNKS.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT. pic.twitter.com/KKROTzq6pb – 9:00 PM
BACK-TO-BACK PLAYS.
BACK-TO-BACK DUNKS.
YOU LOVE TO SEE IT. pic.twitter.com/KKROTzq6pb – 9:00 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
AG (0-of-8), Jamal Murray (0-of-1) and KCP (1-of-1) have a combined 6 points so far.
Wolves playing more physical, punishing Denver 30-16 in the paint. – 9:00 PM
AG (0-of-8), Jamal Murray (0-of-1) and KCP (1-of-1) have a combined 6 points so far.
Wolves playing more physical, punishing Denver 30-16 in the paint. – 9:00 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
THE BUCKET DROPS THE HAMMER. 🔨 pic.twitter.com/e2eqrz8zQ6 – 8:58 PM
THE BUCKET DROPS THE HAMMER. 🔨 pic.twitter.com/e2eqrz8zQ6 – 8:58 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
it’s like that, Jaden???
that crossover was nasty. pic.twitter.com/LJtQySds60 – 8:56 PM
it’s like that, Jaden???
that crossover was nasty. pic.twitter.com/LJtQySds60 – 8:56 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
don’t leave 3 open.
he’ll make you pay. pic.twitter.com/MtOnxGWYIG – 8:52 PM
don’t leave 3 open.
he’ll make you pay. pic.twitter.com/MtOnxGWYIG – 8:52 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jaden McDaniels needs to stay out of foul trouble, because he’s been excellent so far: 7 pts, 3r, 3a in 10 minutes. – 8:50 PM
Jaden McDaniels needs to stay out of foul trouble, because he’s been excellent so far: 7 pts, 3r, 3a in 10 minutes. – 8:50 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Really strong shift from Bones shepherding the second unit. Hyland sitting on 10 points, 3 rebounds and two steals.
Denver’s bench outscoring Minny’s 21-15. – 8:50 PM
Really strong shift from Bones shepherding the second unit. Hyland sitting on 10 points, 3 rebounds and two steals.
Denver’s bench outscoring Minny’s 21-15. – 8:50 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
For those of you still selling Bones Hyland stock, I’m still in the market. – 8:48 PM
For those of you still selling Bones Hyland stock, I’m still in the market. – 8:48 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
For those of you selling Bones Hyland stock, I’m still in the market. – 8:48 PM
For those of you selling Bones Hyland stock, I’m still in the market. – 8:48 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Nuggets a little sluggish off the back-to-back, but Bones Hyland is shooting them through it. – 8:47 PM
Nuggets a little sluggish off the back-to-back, but Bones Hyland is shooting them through it. – 8:47 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
KCP questionable to return for the Nuggets with a right wrist sprain. – 8:41 PM
KCP questionable to return for the Nuggets with a right wrist sprain. – 8:41 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Notebook: Before tonight’s game, Michael Malone offered some perspective on how Tim Connelly operates during tough times. Also, Austin Rivers speaks after shootaround: startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 8:40 PM
Notebook: Before tonight’s game, Michael Malone offered some perspective on how Tim Connelly operates during tough times. Also, Austin Rivers speaks after shootaround: startribune.com/minnesota-timb… – 8:40 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
After the first quarter, we’re tied at 23.
Anderson leads the way with 6 points while McDaniels is up to 4 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Minnesota is outscoring Denver in the paint after the first quarter, 18-10. – 8:39 PM
After the first quarter, we’re tied at 23.
Anderson leads the way with 6 points while McDaniels is up to 4 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists.
Minnesota is outscoring Denver in the paint after the first quarter, 18-10. – 8:39 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
All tied up after one
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/LYitVw92va – 8:39 PM
All tied up after one
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/LYitVw92va – 8:39 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Ugly first quarter here in Minny, with 13 combined turnovers, and 2-of-16 combined from 3-point range.
23-23.
In slightly better news, Denver’s bench might have something again with Bones, Bruce, Vlatko, Zeke + starter. – 8:39 PM
Ugly first quarter here in Minny, with 13 combined turnovers, and 2-of-16 combined from 3-point range.
23-23.
In slightly better news, Denver’s bench might have something again with Bones, Bruce, Vlatko, Zeke + starter. – 8:39 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
the dime. the finish. that’s beautiful!
@WickedKitchenWW Wicked Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/ZPwzYWlvbp – 8:39 PM
the dime. the finish. that’s beautiful!
@WickedKitchenWW Wicked Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/ZPwzYWlvbp – 8:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
After that ugly start, the Nuggets finish the quarter tied at 23.
Feels like with KCP questionable, Braun should finish this game as a starter IMO. Just rest KCP on the B2B. That’s why CB is here. – 8:39 PM
After that ugly start, the Nuggets finish the quarter tied at 23.
Feels like with KCP questionable, Braun should finish this game as a starter IMO. Just rest KCP on the B2B. That’s why CB is here. – 8:39 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Strong defense to offense sequence from Bones there. Using every bit of that wingspan. – 8:35 PM
Strong defense to offense sequence from Bones there. Using every bit of that wingspan. – 8:35 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Injury Update: KCP is QUESTIONABLE to return with a right wrist sprain.
#MileHighBasketball – 8:34 PM
Injury Update: KCP is QUESTIONABLE to return with a right wrist sprain.
#MileHighBasketball – 8:34 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
KCP is questionable to return with a right wrist sprain, I’m told. – 8:31 PM
KCP is questionable to return with a right wrist sprain, I’m told. – 8:31 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Alperen Sengun has so many Jokic characteristics, more specifically: the ability to make you frown and say “wtf was that?” to nobody. you then rewind, watch three more times, and still dont get any answers. but it worked. so you continue with your day in a slight trance. – 8:29 PM
Alperen Sengun has so many Jokic characteristics, more specifically: the ability to make you frown and say “wtf was that?” to nobody. you then rewind, watch three more times, and still dont get any answers. but it worked. so you continue with your day in a slight trance. – 8:29 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
You can feel Christian Braun’s confidence on offense growing by the game. Started the year so conservative on that end — was turning down shots, not being aggressive — now he’s trying to dunk everything. – 8:29 PM
You can feel Christian Braun’s confidence on offense growing by the game. Started the year so conservative on that end — was turning down shots, not being aggressive — now he’s trying to dunk everything. – 8:29 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Alperen Sengun has so many Jokic characteristics, more specifically: the ability to make you frown and say “wtf was that?” you then rewind, watch three more times, and still dont get any answers. but it worked. so you continue with your day in a slight trance. – 8:28 PM
Alperen Sengun has so many Jokic characteristics, more specifically: the ability to make you frown and say “wtf was that?” you then rewind, watch three more times, and still dont get any answers. but it worked. so you continue with your day in a slight trance. – 8:28 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Aaron Gordon has not yet arrived. He’s playing like he’s tired. – 8:24 PM
Aaron Gordon has not yet arrived. He’s playing like he’s tired. – 8:24 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
dominating the paint. 💪
🌟 » https://t.co/z1SUydWpml pic.twitter.com/G4AbDHyKyC – 8:23 PM
dominating the paint. 💪
🌟 » https://t.co/z1SUydWpml pic.twitter.com/G4AbDHyKyC – 8:23 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
the bucket getting buckets.
🪣🪣🪣 pic.twitter.com/2mIFEhfNOs – 8:21 PM
the bucket getting buckets.
🪣🪣🪣 pic.twitter.com/2mIFEhfNOs – 8:21 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
A couple of gross turnovers and possessions offensively + several missed assignments defensively, and the Nuggets have immediately given a bad team life and energy. – 8:20 PM
A couple of gross turnovers and possessions offensively + several missed assignments defensively, and the Nuggets have immediately given a bad team life and energy. – 8:20 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Tons of gaps in Denver’s defense so far tonight. Driving lanes, defensive rebounds, etc. Wolves have 16 of their 18 points in the paint. – 8:20 PM
Tons of gaps in Denver’s defense so far tonight. Driving lanes, defensive rebounds, etc. Wolves have 16 of their 18 points in the paint. – 8:20 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves with an 18-11 lead to open this one. Taking advantage of what might be a tired Denver team that played last night. Anderson with 6, Jaden with a putback dunk just before a Denver timeout. – 8:19 PM
Wolves with an 18-11 lead to open this one. Taking advantage of what might be a tired Denver team that played last night. Anderson with 6, Jaden with a putback dunk just before a Denver timeout. – 8:19 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Nuggets starting this game with the level of energy and urgency you might expect following last night’s contest. – 8:17 PM
Nuggets starting this game with the level of energy and urgency you might expect following last night’s contest. – 8:17 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
the big fella gets us started.
VOTE » https://t.co/z1SUydWpml pic.twitter.com/0bhzY3PY8C – 8:17 PM
the big fella gets us started.
VOTE » https://t.co/z1SUydWpml pic.twitter.com/0bhzY3PY8C – 8:17 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves matching Kyle Anderson on Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert on Aaron Gordon. – 8:16 PM
Wolves matching Kyle Anderson on Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert on Aaron Gordon. – 8:16 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Former #Nuggets president (and now Wolves top exec) Tim Connelly spent about 45 minutes pre-game chatting with Denver’s staffers and players. It’s safe to say he’s keeping tabs on how well Denver’s done so far this year. – 8:06 PM
Former #Nuggets president (and now Wolves top exec) Tim Connelly spent about 45 minutes pre-game chatting with Denver’s staffers and players. It’s safe to say he’s keeping tabs on how well Denver’s done so far this year. – 8:06 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
I’m taking a couple of days to hang with family in town, so no Nuggets coverage from me for a few days. Enjoy your break. – 7:57 PM
I’m taking a couple of days to hang with family in town, so no Nuggets coverage from me for a few days. Enjoy your break. – 7:57 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
On the podcast with @_JasonLT we just recorded, I explained in detail why Nikola Jokic needs to be a legit MVP candidate for the third straight year.
He’s like if you made Dirk Nowitzki also the best passer in the world.
FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/KHjRK9qx1K pic.twitter.com/D8eYsNFhqd – 7:57 PM
On the podcast with @_JasonLT we just recorded, I explained in detail why Nikola Jokic needs to be a legit MVP candidate for the third straight year.
He’s like if you made Dirk Nowitzki also the best passer in the world.
FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/KHjRK9qx1K pic.twitter.com/D8eYsNFhqd – 7:57 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Obviously can’t mess around on a SEGABABA if you’re the Nuggets, though Jaylen Nowell is absolutely getting 20+ points as the starter tonight whether Michael Malone likes it or not.
KCP and AG will share the Anthony Edwards assignment tonight, who’s averaging 24-6-4 on 57.0 TS%. – 7:43 PM
Obviously can’t mess around on a SEGABABA if you’re the Nuggets, though Jaylen Nowell is absolutely getting 20+ points as the starter tonight whether Michael Malone likes it or not.
KCP and AG will share the Anthony Edwards assignment tonight, who’s averaging 24-6-4 on 57.0 TS%. – 7:43 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Naz Reid (Back Spasms), D’Angelo Russell (Illness), Jordan McLaughlin (Left Calf Strain), Taurean Prince (Right Shoulder Subluxation), and Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain) are OUT vs. Denver. pic.twitter.com/qZbFEIABbW – 7:39 PM
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Naz Reid (Back Spasms), D’Angelo Russell (Illness), Jordan McLaughlin (Left Calf Strain), Taurean Prince (Right Shoulder Subluxation), and Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain) are OUT vs. Denver. pic.twitter.com/qZbFEIABbW – 7:39 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Pregame Lounge – Nuggets/Wolves is going live
– Game Notes
– Tim Connelly
– NuggHype
– Best @DKSportsbook bets
youtube.com/watch?v=k_AYeQ… – 7:24 PM
Pregame Lounge – Nuggets/Wolves is going live
– Game Notes
– Tim Connelly
– NuggHype
– Best @DKSportsbook bets
youtube.com/watch?v=k_AYeQ… – 7:24 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
“There is a reason we are 10 and 2 in our last 12.”
Coach before the game 🎙 pic.twitter.com/brYF9DO6PS – 7:09 PM
“There is a reason we are 10 and 2 in our last 12.”
Coach before the game 🎙 pic.twitter.com/brYF9DO6PS – 7:09 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The T’Wolves have the 24th ranked Adjusted Net Rating on Dunks and Threes so far this year, which accounts for Strength of Schedule.
The Nuggets are currently ranked 10th by the same metric, which accounts for the subpar defense. – 6:26 PM
The T’Wolves have the 24th ranked Adjusted Net Rating on Dunks and Threes so far this year, which accounts for Strength of Schedule.
The Nuggets are currently ranked 10th by the same metric, which accounts for the subpar defense. – 6:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Today’s injury report shows the #Celtics are still managing Robert Williams’ left knee. The sooner they can get him back into the starting lineup and teammates that dominated with last year, the better.
On Sunday’s 3 min run that flashed their potential: clnsmedia.com/celtics-should… – 6:15 PM
Today’s injury report shows the #Celtics are still managing Robert Williams’ left knee. The sooner they can get him back into the starting lineup and teammates that dominated with last year, the better.
On Sunday’s 3 min run that flashed their potential: clnsmedia.com/celtics-should… – 6:15 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
UPDATED Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game vs. Denver:
QUESTIONABLE
Naz Reid – Back Spasms
D’Angelo Russell – Illness
OUT
Jordan McLaughlin – Left Calf Strain
Taurean Prince – Right Shoulder Subluxation
Karl-Anthony Towns – Right Calf Strain – 6:01 PM
UPDATED Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game vs. Denver:
QUESTIONABLE
Naz Reid – Back Spasms
D’Angelo Russell – Illness
OUT
Jordan McLaughlin – Left Calf Strain
Taurean Prince – Right Shoulder Subluxation
Karl-Anthony Towns – Right Calf Strain – 6:01 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
first fits of the new year. pic.twitter.com/6I2wSzvAd8 – 6:00 PM
first fits of the new year. pic.twitter.com/6I2wSzvAd8 – 6:00 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Timberwolves have just added D’Angelo Russell to the injury report and listed him as questionable with an illness. – 5:19 PM
The Timberwolves have just added D’Angelo Russell to the injury report and listed him as questionable with an illness. – 5:19 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
UPDATED Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game vs. Denver:
QUESTIONABLE
D’Angelo Russell – Illness
OUT
Jordan McLaughlin – Left Calf Strain
Taurean Prince – Right Shoulder Subluxation
Karl-Anthony Towns – Right Calf Strain – 5:18 PM
UPDATED Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game vs. Denver:
QUESTIONABLE
D’Angelo Russell – Illness
OUT
Jordan McLaughlin – Left Calf Strain
Taurean Prince – Right Shoulder Subluxation
Karl-Anthony Towns – Right Calf Strain – 5:18 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Timberwolves are 6-10 without Karl-Anthony Towns this season. Over 8 seasons in games he’s missed because of injury, illness, suspension, etc, they are 23-57 (.288).
In games he has played: 224-279 (.445). 44-30 with him last year. – 4:47 PM
Timberwolves are 6-10 without Karl-Anthony Towns this season. Over 8 seasons in games he’s missed because of injury, illness, suspension, etc, they are 23-57 (.288).
In games he has played: 224-279 (.445). 44-30 with him last year. – 4:47 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
What’s the outcome going to be?
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/GlMbdJ0ZeC – 4:44 PM
What’s the outcome going to be?
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/GlMbdJ0ZeC – 4:44 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
“I try to fly as much as I can.”
In between the crazy schedule and the weather, Pilot Pablo is enjoying his hobby!
Wolves+ with @Pablo Prigioni premieres following tonight’s game on @BallySportsNOR. pic.twitter.com/IsWJQ1TzWQ – 4:42 PM
“I try to fly as much as I can.”
In between the crazy schedule and the weather, Pilot Pablo is enjoying his hobby!
Wolves+ with @Pablo Prigioni premieres following tonight’s game on @BallySportsNOR. pic.twitter.com/IsWJQ1TzWQ – 4:42 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
“I try to fly as much as I can.”
In between the crazy schedule and the weather, Pilot Pablo is enjoying his hobby!
Wolves+ with @Pablo Prigioni premieres tonight following tonight’s game on @BallySportsNOR. pic.twitter.com/perz9QAqbX – 4:42 PM
“I try to fly as much as I can.”
In between the crazy schedule and the weather, Pilot Pablo is enjoying his hobby!
Wolves+ with @Pablo Prigioni premieres tonight following tonight’s game on @BallySportsNOR. pic.twitter.com/perz9QAqbX – 4:42 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
wally szczerbiak just tried to say julius randle had a better december than giannis, jokic, tatum, embiid, etc. – 4:39 PM
wally szczerbiak just tried to say julius randle had a better december than giannis, jokic, tatum, embiid, etc. – 4:39 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s Media Meal vs. Denver:
Salad Bar
Chicken Alfredo
Baked Olive and Tomato Cod
Wood-Fired Grilled Garlic Broccolini
Creamy Pecorino Polenta
Lobster Bisque
Postgame Pizza – 4:37 PM
Tonight’s Media Meal vs. Denver:
Salad Bar
Chicken Alfredo
Baked Olive and Tomato Cod
Wood-Fired Grilled Garlic Broccolini
Creamy Pecorino Polenta
Lobster Bisque
Postgame Pizza – 4:37 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns down 32. 18-0 Knicks run in the second quarter.
One step forward three steps back the last month-plus. Signs of progress in Denver and Memphis only to regress the last 3 games. – 3:55 PM
Suns down 32. 18-0 Knicks run in the second quarter.
One step forward three steps back the last month-plus. Signs of progress in Denver and Memphis only to regress the last 3 games. – 3:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jamal Murray is NOT on the injury report for tonight’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Taurean Prince, and Jordan McLaughlin are all OUT.
Expect the Wolves to start D’Lo, Austin Rivers, Ant, McDaniels, and Gobert. – 3:40 PM
Jamal Murray is NOT on the injury report for tonight’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Taurean Prince, and Jordan McLaughlin are all OUT.
Expect the Wolves to start D’Lo, Austin Rivers, Ant, McDaniels, and Gobert. – 3:40 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray is good to go tonight in Minnesota. He’s off the Nuggets’ injury report. – 3:16 PM
Jamal Murray is good to go tonight in Minnesota. He’s off the Nuggets’ injury report. – 3:16 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Jeff Green is the only rotation player on the Nuggets injury report.
Jeff Green (L hand fracture/L finger sprain) is out.
Collin Gillespie is still out and Payton Watson is in the G-League. – 2:38 PM
Jeff Green is the only rotation player on the Nuggets injury report.
Jeff Green (L hand fracture/L finger sprain) is out.
Collin Gillespie is still out and Payton Watson is in the G-League. – 2:38 PM
Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
see y’all tonight. let’s get it.
🎟 » https://t.co/jTg3Xfwpt5 pic.twitter.com/tCBr4fJdHK – 2:37 PM
see y’all tonight. let’s get it.
🎟 » https://t.co/jTg3Xfwpt5 pic.twitter.com/tCBr4fJdHK – 2:37 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
No surprises on the #Nuggets injury report: Jeff Green, Peyton Watson and Collin Gillespie are all out today.
Jamal Murray off the report. – 2:37 PM
No surprises on the #Nuggets injury report: Jeff Green, Peyton Watson and Collin Gillespie are all out today.
Jamal Murray off the report. – 2:37 PM
Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Joker is your Nuggets @Gatorade player of the month 🤝
29.2 PTS, 12.3 REBS, 10.1 AST last month pic.twitter.com/5mGc506zCe – 2:30 PM
Joker is your Nuggets @Gatorade player of the month 🤝
29.2 PTS, 12.3 REBS, 10.1 AST last month pic.twitter.com/5mGc506zCe – 2:30 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Big disparity in MVP odds across books right now if you’re looking for value plays:
Example: DK has Jokic at +350 and Durant at +700. FD has them at +440 and +850. If you want either of those guys, I’d suggest jumping on them now before that gap closes. – 2:17 PM
Big disparity in MVP odds across books right now if you’re looking for value plays:
Example: DK has Jokic at +350 and Durant at +700. FD has them at +440 and +850. If you want either of those guys, I’d suggest jumping on them now before that gap closes. – 2:17 PM
Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
This is very cool: Former Hopkins HS star and #Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji invited the Hopkins boys varsity and JV teams and the coaches to tonight’s game as his guests. #Twolves pic.twitter.com/Na9V9TFjsp – 2:13 PM
This is very cool: Former Hopkins HS star and #Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji invited the Hopkins boys varsity and JV teams and the coaches to tonight’s game as his guests. #Twolves pic.twitter.com/Na9V9TFjsp – 2:13 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
Bruce Brown grew up a Celtics fan. He’s got a Red Sox tattoo. Last night, he knew his family was watching when he buried four 3-pointers in Denver’s resounding win over the Celtics.
“Hopefully we see them in the future,” he not-so-subtly said.
denverpost.com/2023/01/02/nug… – 2:10 PM
Bruce Brown grew up a Celtics fan. He’s got a Red Sox tattoo. Last night, he knew his family was watching when he buried four 3-pointers in Denver’s resounding win over the Celtics.
“Hopefully we see them in the future,” he not-so-subtly said.
denverpost.com/2023/01/02/nug… – 2:10 PM