Nuggets fall to Timberwolves 116-119

Nikola Jokic was as brilliant as ever, Christian Braun stunned the NBA with his athleticism, and Aaron Gordon turned into Steph Curry. The Nuggets still lacked the necessary resources to move beyond the loss of Jamal Murray in Minnesota.

Denver's 16-point comeback was overshadowed by a 10-point squandered lead in the fourth quarter, as they lost to the Timberwolves 119-116 on Friday night after Murray left the game early in the second half due to concussion protocol. With 25.7 seconds remaining, Anthony Edwards scored on a floater over Michael Porter Jr. to take the lead. The Nuggets failed to get a solid shot off in traffic on the next play. As time ran out, Jokic missed a disputed corner 3-pointer, and Rudy Gobert hit two free throws. Jokic ended with nine rebounds, thirteen assists, and twenty-six points.