Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series
AP News
—
Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets shook off a sluggish start to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in the opener of their first-round playoff series.
Jokic had 25 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists and a bloody nose in a physical game between the Northwest Division foes.
There were 42 fouls called along with an unsportsmanlike technical on Jaden McDaniels for pushing Jokic in the back and a technical on David Adelman.
Denver has won 13 straight since losing on March 18.
Anthony Edwards scored 22 points while playing on a sore right knee.
Nuggets overcome Timberwolves in Game 1
- Murray's FT dominance irks Wolves, lifts Nuggets ESPN —
- Timberwolves coach calls Jamal Murray’s 16 free throws 'a head scratcher' as Nuggets take Game 1 AP News —
- Timberwolves HC Chris Finch Questions Officiating in Game 1 Loss vs Denver Newsweek —
- West playoffs: Jamal Murray drops 30 as Nuggets take Game 1 ESPN —
- Nuggets overcome sluggish start in Game 1 victory over Timberwolves NY Post —