Jamal Murray Scores 43 as Nuggets Overcome Timberwolves Without Anthony Edwards

Jamal Murray scored 43 points, including 23 in the third quarter, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 127-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nikola Jokic recorded his third consecutive triple-double this season with 25 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists, highlighting his dominance as the Nuggets surged in the second half. The Timberwolves, missing star guard Anthony Edwards due to a hamstring injury and reserve Jaylen Clark, struggled defensively and offensively in the latter stages despite early offensive success and a halftime lead. Denver's shooting efficiency was strong, with 52.3% overall and 50% from three-point range, while Minnesota shot 47.1% from the field but only 31.3% from deep. Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with 25 points, but the team could not match Denver's scoring burst in the third quarter, where Denver outscored Minnesota 45-29 to take control of the game. The Nuggets improved to 2-1 on the season, while the Timberwolves fell to 2-2, highlighting the impact of Edwards' absence on Minnesota's performance.