Denver Nuggets crush the Minnesota Timberwolves in lopsided May 16th game

Nuggets dominate Timberwolves in 115-70 rout

Denver extends winning streak to four games

The Denver Nuggets continued their impressive run of form with a comprehensive 115-70 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 16th, 2024. The Nuggets, who are now 4-0 in their last four games, were led by a dominant performance from Nikola Jokic, who finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists.

The Timberwolves, who have now lost three straight games, were outplayed in every facet of the game. The Nuggets shot 53.8% from the field, while the Timberwolves shot just 38.5%. Denver also dominated the rebounding battle, outrebounding Minnesota 50-32. The Nuggets also forced 18 turnovers, while the Timberwolves committed just 8.

The win moves the Nuggets into a tie for the second seed in the Western Conference, while the Timberwolves drop to the seventh seed. The Nuggets will look to continue their winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on May 21st, 2024. The Timberwolves will look to get back on track when they host the Golden State Warriors on May 23rd, 2024.