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Denver Loses Home Court Advantage Despite Jokics Dominant Performance

Timberwolves Hold Off Nuggets in Game 1

Denver Loses Home-Court Advantage Despite Jokic's Dominant Performance

Denver, CO - April 16, 2023:

In a thrilling start to the 2023 Western Conference First Round, the Minnesota Timberwolves stole home-court advantage from the Denver Nuggets with a hard-fought 114-109 victory in Game 1.

Nikola Jokic put up a monster performance for the Nuggets, finishing with 32 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists. However, it wasn't enough to overcome a balanced Timberwolves attack led by Anthony Edwards' 25 points, D'Angelo Russell's 22, and Karl-Anthony Towns' 20.

The Timberwolves took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Nuggets 32-23 and building a 10-point lead. Denver rallied in the fourth, but Minnesota held on, hitting crucial free throws down the stretch to secure the win.

Box Score

Player PTS REB AST
Nikola Jokic (DEN) 32 18 9
Anthony Edwards (MIN) 25 4 3
D'Angelo Russell (MIN) 22 5 6
Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) 20 11 5

Conclusion

The Timberwolves' victory is a significant upset, and it has put the Nuggets on notice. Denver will look to regain home-court advantage in Game 2, but Minnesota has proven they can compete with the NBA's elite teams.


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