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Minnesota Defeats Denver 130-115 - Recap
Minnesota got 24 points and 10 rebounds from Karl-Anthony Towns en route to a 130-115 victory over Denver on Tuesday at Target Center.
Bettors who backed the Timberwolves were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 229.0.
Minnesota got 23 points from Taurean Prince and another 18 points from Jarred Vanderbilt. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 7 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Nuggets got a 21-point performance from Nikola Jokic, who was supported by 13 points from Will Barton. Nikola Jokic had 8 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Nikola Jokic grabbed 16 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Minnesota were victorious, as the score was 69-51 at the break.
Minnesota won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-46.
Minnesota heads into a battle against the Pistons. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Utah.