Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves MATCH PLAYER STATS – SUMMARY – MARCH 19, 2024
In a thrilling basketball match in the NBA, in a thrilling basketball match, Denver Nuggets managed to thwart the Minnesota Timberwolves at their home ground, prevailing 115-112 on Tuesday night. The Timberwolves were severely handicapped, and were without a few of their key players.
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 35 | 35 | 17 | 28 | 115 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 112 |
| TEAM | PITP | FB PTS | BIG LD | BPTS | TREB | TOV | TTOV | POT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets | 52 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 28 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 48 | 9 | 4 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
- Lead Changes: 6
- Times Tied: 2
The star basketball player Nikola Jokic put on a impressive display for the Nuggets by scoring 35 points while also grabbing 16 rebound. In addition to Jokic, Michael Porter Jr. scored 13 of his 26 points in the gripping fourth quarter. Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon were also key players with the score of 18 points and 11 assists and 11 rebounds, 14 points respectively.
Despite losing a lead of 18 points within a matter of 12 minutes the Nuggets were able to conclude their road trip of four games with a positive note. The win helped them move closer to the top of the Western Conference, currently held by Oklahoma City.
Anthony Edwards shined for the Timberwolves scoring 30 points, which is his fourth consecutive game of 30 points as well as eight assists and rebounds. However, his plan to even his score before the buzzer was unsuccessful to the chagrin of the Timberwolves supporters.
The Timberwolves hosted the game their first game in more than a month, were missing their top three big men, which was a problem against the current champions, Nuggets and the world-class Jokic.
Despite these setbacks the Timberwolves persevered and held the pressure. Mike Conley’s long-range, off-balance shot which brought them just two points behind the Nuggets was the main point. However, the Nuggets however, showed their skill by converting all crucial free throws toward the end, which eventually sealed their victory.
The game was a challenging problem for both teams and was a testimony to their individual personalities. They Nuggets and Timberwolves will now be looking ahead to taking on New York and Cleveland respectively.
Denver Nuggets MATCH PLAYER STATS – NBA BOX SCORE – MARCH 19, 2024
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Porter Jr.F | 31:34 | 9 | 15 | 60.0 | 4 | 7 | 57.1 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 8 |
| Aaron GordonF | 32:22 | 5 | 10 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 4 | 5 | 80.0 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 14 | -14 |
| Nikola JokicC | 37:40 | 14 | 22 | 63.6 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 8 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-PopeG | 37:40 | 3 | 6 | 50.0 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Jamal MurrayG | 32:15 | 6 | 14 | 42.9 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18 | -11 |
| Reggie Jackson | 16:42 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Christian Braun | 17:38 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -6 |
| Peyton Watson | 16:26 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -5 |
| Justin Holiday | 17:43 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| Jay Huff | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| DeAndre Jordan | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Braxton Key | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Jalen Pickett | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Julian Strawther | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Hunter Tyson | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 42 | 81 | 51.9 | 14 | 27 | 51.9 | 17 | 22 | 77.3 | 11 | 38 | 49 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 19 | 115 | 3 | |
Minnesota Timberwolves MATCH PLAYER STATS – NBA BOX SCORE – MARCH 19, 2024
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickeil Alexander-WalkerF | 36:30 | 2 | 7 | 28.6 | 0 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -2 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 37:38 | 9 | 13 | 69.2 | 4 | 6 | 66.7 | 4 | 7 | 57.1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Kyle AndersonC | 25:36 | 5 | 9 | 55.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
| Anthony EdwardsG | 37:40 | 13 | 26 | 50.0 | 3 | 8 | 37.5 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 30 | -8 |
| Mike ConleyG | 29:21 | 3 | 7 | 42.9 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 6 | 6 | 100 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 10 |
| Luka Garza | 22:24 | 4 | 11 | 36.4 | 2 | 8 | 25.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | -3 |
| Monte Morris | 22:48 | 3 | 6 | 50.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -7 |
| T.J. Warren | 9:25 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan McLaughlin | 18:38 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 |
| Rudy Gobert | DND – Injury/Illness | |||||||||||||||||||
| Leonard Miller | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Josh Minott | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Wendell Moore Jr. | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Daishen Nix | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 42 | 88 | 47.7 | 12 | 35 | 34.3 | 16 | 23 | 69.6 | 8 | 29 | 37 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 112 | -3 | |