Highlights: Minnesota Timberwolves 140-139 Denver Nuggets in NBA

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Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Denver Nuggets by a single point in a game that was always totally divided in terms of emotions. For the Nuggets, the first two quarters were important, but the Timberwolves took the game in the end.

Minnesota starts again to take advantage by pressing in these final minutes, they are getting closer and closer to the win in this important game for them, Nuggets starts to lower their intensity.

Minnesota Timberwolves calls timeout in order to receive indications and organize their defense in the tie. Right now the game is different and tactics are very important in the engagement.    

The game was slow and again that played in favor of Nuggets. We have a 6 point difference, there will be a little more than 4 minutes to go before the end of today's game.             

Denver Nuggets led for a little over 3 minutes, but the game was tied again. Timberwolves tied. Very little difference between them. The stats are very similar for both.                            

Minnesota Timberwolves calls timeout after not being able to score points in this start of the last quarter, they look to keep the lead on the scoreboard and look to make bench changes with good tactics.

Minnesota Timberwolves starts with more intensity looking to quickly secure the win, great start of the last quarter with a three-pointer that sets the expectations for an impressive period in the game.

Minnesota has gone several minutes without converting. Its rival has managed to cut the lead a little. Although the partial equality continues. Little by little they are on the way to a comeback.

Many fouls are committed in this third quarter, the teams make mistakes that cause important points, Nuggets keeps a comfortable lead on the scoreboard, when we are about to enter the final stretch of the second quarter.

McDaniels adds 2 points for Minnesota Timberwolves, the visitors do not let go of points in their attempt to tie the game, despite that they commit fouls that allow Denver Nuggets to continue adding to the scoreboard.

We are evenly matched. There is a difference on the court that is still very minimal, Nuggets has had a little more mobility, but so far it has been insufficient to get close on the scoreboard.  

Minnesota starts with two points despite that is still 2 points away to tie the game, they look to be aggressive and seek to recover the ball early without committing fouls, Denver Nuggets looks comfortable.

2️⃣4️⃣ takin' it all the way pic.twitter.com/GCCA5KThHk — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 2, 2025

Anthony Edwards misses a three-point shot and Minnesota again let go the opportunity to get closer on the scoreboard, Denver takes advantage of those mistakes to increase its lead at the end of the first quarter.

Minnesota Timberwolves calls timeout in order to receive indications and organize their defense in the tie. Right now the game is different and tactics are very important in the engagement.    

Minnesota scores a three-pointer and ties the game at 36 points in the game. It's been crazy what we've seen tonight, it's one quarter for one team and another quarter for another.     

Nuggets defends quite poorly, they do not occupy the spaces well and Minnesota Timberwolves takes advantage of the free spaces to score. The locals begin to take their place on the scoreboard.   

Minnesota adds another 3 points even though they are 6 points behind, they have not been able to stop the offensive power of Denver Nuggets who continue to add points to their account, they suffer in the defensive zone.

Russell Westbrook scores a double-double at the start of the second quarter and Denver Nuggets goes on to increase their lead in the game. It's now six points difference in our game of the night.      

Leading after Q1 pic.twitter.com/5fTmp7mKqw — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 2, 2025

The game was too even. We scored few free throws and had no stoppages so far in the game. The referee has allowed it to develop normally.                          

The visiting coach made the decision to pause the game, taking into account the difference in scoring between the 2 quintets. It is more than 12 points in less than 3 minutes.                 

Nuggets already has an important advantage in this first quarter, leading by more than 5 points. Minnesota is still not able to settle and find itself inside the field. Both must stay intense and propositive, if they want to be protagonists.

Minnesota scored their first 3 points despite being 6 points behind, they have not been able to stop the offensive power of Minnesota that continues adding three pointers in their account, they suffer in the defensive zone.

Denver starts with more intensity this game and adds its first double-double with Nikola Jokic, Minnesota starts a little slow and tries to react on the scoreboard, great start of the game at the Ball Arena.

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Starting 🖐#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/NIJ4IyyGjE — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 2, 2025

Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 18.2 points during the 2024-25 season, 0.7 more than Tuesday's prop total.

He has collected seven boards per game, 0.5 more than his over/under for Tuesday's game.

Porter averages 2.2 assists, 0.7 more than his over/under for Tuesday.

Porter averages the same number of three-pointers as his over/under on Tuesday (2.5).

The 29.5-point total set for Jokic on Tuesday is 0.2 more points than his season scoring average.

His per-game rebound average of 12.8 is 2.3 more than his prop bet over/under in Tuesday's game (10.5).

Jokic has averaged 10.2 assists per game this season, 0.7 more than his prop bet for Tuesday (9.5).

Jokic has averaged 1.9 made three-pointers per game, 0.4 more than his over/under in Tuesday's game (1.5).

First looks of the month pic.twitter.com/sNMIGdEwjF — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 2, 2025

Æ5. 🐜 pic.twitter.com/s0lZiO1Hon — Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) April 2, 2025

Nikola Jokić, the team's star center, has had outstanding performances this season. On October 26, 2024, he scored 41 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. On October 29, he recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists in an overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets.

After an outstanding previous season, where they reached the Western Conference Finals with a 56-26 record, the team decided to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. In exchange, they acquired Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, seeking to strengthen their offense and maintain the defensive solidity that characterized them. 

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Denver Nuggets has been consolidating its position as one of the most competitive teams in the Western Conference. They currently occupy third place in the conference, with a record of 47 wins and 28 losses. Nikola Jokić, the team's star center, has had outstanding performances this season. On October 26, 2024, he scored 41 points against Los Angeles Clippers. On October 29, he recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists in an overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets. On March 8, 2025, he posted the first triple-double in NBA history with at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 20 assists, tallying 31 points, 21 rebounds and 22 assists in a win over the Phoenix Suns.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been marked by significant changes and challenges in their performance. After an outstanding previous season, where they reached the Western Conference Finals with a 56-26 record, the team decided to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. In exchange, they acquired Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo, looking to strengthen their offense and maintain the defensive solidity that characterized them. With only seven games remaining in the regular season, Minnesota faces a challenging schedule. Upcoming games include matchups against the Denver Nuggets, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. Performance in these games will be crucial in determining their final position and chances in the postseason.

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The Ball Arena is strategically located on Speer Boulevard, a main artery in downtown Denver, and has a nearby exit to Interstate 25. In addition, the Pepsi Center/Elitch Gardens train station is located on the west side of the complex, providing easy access to the venue. Formerly known as the Pepsi Center, it is a sports and entertainment venue located in Denver, Colorado, United States. Opened in October 1999, this stadium has been central to the sporting and cultural life of the city, hosting a wide variety of events ranging from basketball and field hockey games to concerts by renowned international artists.

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