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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets Recap - Nuggets Win 99-95
Nikola Jokic scored 29 points and chipped in with 14 rebounds for Denver on Wednesday, leading the Nuggets to a 99-95 victory over Minnesota at Pepsi Center.
Denver did not, however, defeat the Timberwolves against the spread, which closed at -13.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 218.5.
Denver got 17 points from Jamal Murray and another 14 points from Gary Harris. Jamal Murray contributed 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
Minnesota got 25 points from Andrew Wiggins in a losing cause and another 19 points from Cameron Reynolds. Tyus Jones contributed 8 assists for the Timberwolves, while Gorgui Dieng had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 51-50 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 53 boards, while Minnesota only had 41