On a disastrous night inside Ball Arena, the Nuggets were subjects of a defensive masterclass from the Timberwolves.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, draws a foul on Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert while driving to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2024, in Denver.
Denver played with a greater sense of urgency midway through the fourth quarter. Center DeAndre Jordan threw down an alley-oop dunk. Later in the quarter, Jokic converted back-to-back baskets with 5:50 left. Christian Braun buried a 3-pointer before Jokic converted a fadeaway shot to cut the deficit down to 14 points.
In the early minutes of the first, Porter seemed to be the only one to have the upper hand against Minnesota’s defense. He nailed a 3-pointer from the corner off an assist from Gordon. Moments later, Porter stepped back and drilled another outside shot. Four of Denver’s eight field goals in the first quarter came from the 3-point line.
Minnesota took advantage of the Nuggets’ offensive struggles. Nickeil Alexander-Walker buried a pair of 3-pointers. And with 6:40 left in the second, guard Jordan McLaughlin’s 3-pointer gave Minnesota a 50-37 lead.
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