Center Nikola Jokic led the way with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and seven assists leading the
Denver Nuggets (4-3) to a 93-91 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-3) in NBA action on
Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Target Center.
Minnesota had a 14-point lead in the first half. Guard Monte Morris had 16 for the winners, forward Aaron Gordon added 12, and guard Will Barton chipped in 10.
Guard Malik Beasley scored 18 points to lead the Timberwolves, shooting guard Anthony
Edwards, guard D’Angelo Russell, and center Karl-Anthony Towns each had 14, and forward Naz
Reid finished with 12.
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald is a contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.