Timberwolves Beat Nuggets; Nuggets Edge Raptors

The Denver Nuggets narrowly defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-119, with standout performances from Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook, despite missing Jamal Murray due to injury. In a different game, the Nuggets faced a setback against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 119-116 after a heated moment where Christian Braun's dunk on Rudy Gobert led to technical fouls that shifted momentum to the Timberwolves. Braun acknowledged his error in celebrating the dunk, which contributed to Denver's inability to maintain their lead. Despite a strong performance by Aaron Gordon, who scored 31 points for Denver, the Nuggets' comeback was halted when Nikola Jokic's final 3-point attempt missed. Jamal Murray's absence due to concussion protocol further challenged the Nuggets' depth, allowing the Timberwolves to capitalize and secure the victory.