Game Summary

Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Box Scores - May 4, 2024

Game Summary

Minnesota Timberwolves 112, Denver Nuggets 108

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-108 in a tightly contested game on May 4, 2024. Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with 27 points, while Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Nuggets. The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than 10 points at any point. The Timberwolves took a 5-point lead into the fourth quarter, and they were able to hold on for the win thanks to some clutch free throws from Edwards in the final minutes.

The win was a big one for the Timberwolves, who moved to 4-2 on the season. The Nuggets dropped to 3-3 with the loss. Both teams will be back in action on May 6, with the Timberwolves hosting the Memphis Grizzlies and the Nuggets traveling to face the Los Angeles Lakers.

Box Score

| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists | | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- | | Anthony Edwards | 27 | 7 | 5 | | Karl-Anthony Towns | 22 | 10 | 5 | | D'Angelo Russell | 17 | 5 | 8 | | Jaden McDaniels | 15 | 8 | 3 | | Rudy Gobert | 10 | 12 | 2 | | Nikola Jokic | 25 | 12 | 10 | | Jamal Murray | 20 | 6 | 7 | | Aaron Gordon | 16 | 9 | 4 | | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 12 | 3 | 2 | | Bruce Brown | 10 | 5 | 5 |

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Conclusion

The Timberwolves' win over the Nuggets was a statement victory for the young team. Edwards is emerging as a star, and Towns is one of the best big men in the league. If the Timberwolves can continue to play together as a team, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the Western Conference.