Timberwolves Edge Nuggets in Tense Showdown

The Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Denver Nuggets 119-116 in a thrilling match on Friday night, with Anthony Edwards scoring a decisive floater in the final seconds. Edwards led the Timberwolves with 29 points, while Rudy Gobert added 17 points and 14 rebounds, effectively countering Nikola Jokic's 26 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray of the Nuggets was sidelined due to a concussion, impacting Denver's depth as their bench was outscored significantly. The game was heated, with tensions flaring between Rudy Gobert and Christian Braun, resulting in technical fouls. Both teams are dealing with injuries, with Aaron Gordon and Vlatko Cancar listed as probable for the Nuggets and DaRon Homes II out indefinitely. The Nuggets are set to play the Utah Jazz next, while the Timberwolves will face the San Antonio Spurs.