Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Denver Nuggets (28-22) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-25) at Target Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday February 1, 2022

Denver Nuggets 115, Minnesota Timberwolves 130 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Taurean Prince mentioned he approached Chris Finch recently to discuss what he needed to do better to get back in the rotation. Finch told him to be ready to guard the best players on the floor.
“I did that and credit to him. He kept his word, so now I’m in the rotation.” – 11:35 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Final numbers from tonight. pic.twitter.com/Um2HZdCFiI – 11:00 PM The Ringer @ringernba
Anthony Edwards’s biggest fan is none other than @Ryen Russillo. #TheMismatch
Presented by @FDSportsbook. pic.twitter.com/yOgeAf7keC – 10:50 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The T’Wolves starting unit had 9 offensive rebounds.
The Nuggets starters outside of Jokić had 10 defensive rebounds.
Lots of blame can and should go on the bench tonight, but it’s pretty clear that when Denver got hit in the mouth a bit, the starters folded too. – 10:48 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Taurean Prince described his role on the Wolves as a “chamillionaire”.
Laughed, corrected himself, said he meant “chameleon — but Chamillionaire is a good rapper” – 10:44 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Taurean Prince after tonight’s win:
“I really wanna get back to the playoffs, that energy and that experience again.” – 10:40 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch on Taurean Prince, after a 23-point night for Prince:
“He plays exactly to his strengths… The more guys who can do that, the better it is.” – 10:33 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
5 STRAIGHT AT HOME #RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/QKc4HtpU0q – 10:30 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
The Wolves have defeated the Nuggets by at least 10 points in consecutive games for the first time since 2001.
An observant follower points out to me: the year Anthony Edwards was born – 10:23 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Final from Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/iuLyBMhpCf – 10:21 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Final rotations for the Nuggets as they get trounced by the T’Wolves 130-115.
-Davon Reed with 10 points in 9 minutes, +14
-Markus Howard with 7 points in 9 minutes, +14
-Everyone else…ehhhhhh…Joker was good pic.twitter.com/Ljzbzguy9i – 10:21 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Timberwolves made 23 triples in Denver back in December when they trounced the Nuggets. They hit 19 3s tonight in another rout. Minnesota didn’t feel Denver defensively all night. The 5-game winning streak is over, but Nuggets have still started out this road trip 4-1. – 10:19 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
WOVLES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!
WOLVES WIN!!
🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺 pic.twitter.com/2ixeMwjGLF – 10:19 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves 130, Nuggets 115
Wolves’ first win over Nuggets at home since … Game 82.
KAT: 24, 10r, 7a
Prince: 23, 9r
Vanderbilt: 18 and 9 in 19 mins
Wolves with 68 bench points – 10:19 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Taurean Prince (+ bench) Game
Wolves 130, Nuggets 115
On tonight’s show:
– Prince keeps rollin, with the bench
– Another massive Vando game
– 24/10/7 for KAT against Jokic
– Pat Bev returns
– Ant’s All Star case
– Checking in on the defense – 10:19 PM Michael Singer @msinger
Five-game winning streak is done. Still, encouraging to see Nikola Jokic standing and applauding at Zeke Nnaji’s effort as time ticks down.
#Nuggets fall to 28-22 with another one on tap from Utah tomorrow night. Will see you there. – 10:18 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Zeke Nnaji is up to 33/62 (53.2%) from 3 on the season and 57/121 (47.1%) from 3 in his career. Really might be worth it to explore whether he can handle more attempts. His shot looks pure. – 10:18 PM J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Coming out of the timeout, compare the first two contested/in traffic shots taken by Orlando vs. the looks taken by Chicago. That’s how you close a game that’s tied with 3 min left #MagicBulls – 10:15 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
RISING STARRRR 💫 pic.twitter.com/cSvjT6QQWt – 10:14 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
It’s impressive how many of Tim Connelly’s draft picks have turned into rotation players around the league. Vanderbilt is a really good player and good in the exact ways that the Nuggets envisioned when they drafted him. 2nd round pick. – 10:14 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Per @EliasSports, the @Minnesota Timberwolves bench is outscoring Denver’s 59-31, their third-straight 50+ point output by Minnesota reserves. This marks the 2nd time in club history that Minnesota’s bench has scored 50+ points in three-straight games (Apr. 9-April 13, 2021). – 10:12 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards has just five points, D’Angelo Russell is out and the Wolves are beating Denver by 27. – 10:11 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
A good reminder tonight for why the Nuggets can’t be satisfied at the trade deadline. – 10:09 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Minnesota leads 119-89 with 6:30 left.
Towns checks out with 24 points on 8-12 shooting and 10 rebounds, his 17th 20+ point/10+ rebound game of the season (223rd career). He’s added a team-high 7 assists.
Prince is up to 23 points and a season-high 8 rebounds. – 10:08 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
OH 😳 pic.twitter.com/zXEn7XqWkA – 10:08 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🗣 HE DON’T MISS pic.twitter.com/Ho0mJcEeT0 – 10:02 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
TAUREAN PRINCE APPRECIATION TWEET – 9:59 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Not really sure why Zeke Nnaji got pulled, because if all you’re gonna run is pick and pops, Denver should not want JaMychal Green taking them. – 9:56 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
THREES ON THREES ON THREES FOR TP pic.twitter.com/wAgJ9GsXXv – 9:55 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
don’t sleep on TP 💤 pic.twitter.com/z3GnzaHTyX – 9:54 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Finch starting the 4th with Towns as Jokic rests, trying to throw the haymaker. – 9:54 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Minnesota’s bench is outscoring Denver’s 47-12. – 9:53 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Through 3 quarters — Wolves 100, Nuggets 78
The 8.5 minutes Reid + Prince + Beasley + Nowell + McLaughlin have shared the floor: Wolves +18
They other 27.5 minutes: Wolves + 4 – 9:53 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Heading to the fourth quarter the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 100-78, the sixth time this season (38th in team history) scoring 100+ points through three quarters.
Prince leads the way with a season-high 20 points , his 40th career 20+ point game and third coming off the bench. – 9:53 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
One more to go pic.twitter.com/suQriGbWos – 9:52 PM Michael Singer @msinger
Tauren Prince buries a 3-pointer, then tilts his hands on his head to put the #Nuggets to sleep.
T-Wolves up 100-78 to end third. – 9:52 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Taurean Prince with another banger of a game. 20 points on 7-10/5-7 3s. Wolves up 22 going into the 4th – 9:51 PM Michael Singer @msinger
We’ve now got Joker and four very small guards out here. Never seen a lineup like this. Bones, Bryn, Austin and Facu. – 9:47 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves have taken their foot off the gas. A 28-point lead is down to 19 (coinciding with KAT’s exit after four fouls). Something in their favor: Jokic has to rest at some point. – 9:45 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Patrick Beverley leads the league in number of times an opposing player wants to fight him but the two end up dapping up and hugging it out. – 9:39 PM Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola Jokic might have only a few minutes to snatch his 14th triple-double of the season tonight. He’s sitting on 19/9/8, but … it’s a 26-point game. – 9:37 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jarred Vanderbilt’s been a monster for Minnesota tonight. 5 offensive rebounds. 9 total rebounds. He’s working the Nuggets inside, just like he did last month in Denver. He’s got 18 points too. Just has taken it to Denver’s bigs on the glass. – 9:36 PM Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
We’ve got Minnesota at home on Thursday.
🔹 @Cory Joseph: 18 PTS / 2 REB / 3 AST / 7-14 FG
🔹 @Jerami Grant: 17 PTS / 1 REB / 1 AST / 3-6 3PT
🔹 @Frank Jackson: 14 PTS / 1 REB pic.twitter.com/LaojWDnzl6 – 9:35 PM Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
We still love you, Vando, even when you’re puttin it on Denver. – 9:34 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
we’re still rollin’ 👀 pic.twitter.com/kYuyyaHWg9 – 9:31 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
HOWWW KARL?!?! pic.twitter.com/YUKxpMk3FH – 9:30 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jarred Vanderbilt putting both Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green, Will Barton, and anybody else unfortunate enough to play against him to shame tonight. Just outhustling, outmaneuvering, and outplaying erryone. – 9:30 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Timeout Denver as the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 79-55 with 8:41 left in the third quarter.
Vanderbilt is approaching his second career 20+ point game with 18 points on 8-12 shooting.
Towns has 6 of his 14 points in third quarter. He’s added 6 points and 6 assists tonight. – 9:29 PM Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
This is SURELY a revenge game for Jarred Vanderbilt by his former team. He averages 7.0 points points a game.
He’s up to 18 points in the 3rd quarter and Denver has no answer for his amount of activity in this one. – 9:29 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
We’re approaching Jarred Vanderbilt’s 4 year-$12M contract being one of the best values in the entire NBA – 9:29 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets are unrecognizable from the team that’s won 5-straight. – 9:28 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Question was whether the Wolves would let Denver back in this one early in the 3Q. Wolves respond by pushing the lead back to 24 to open the quarter. – 9:27 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Nikola gets assist number 7 of the first half with this crazy no look👀
@BallCorpHQ | #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/mTS9142iOK – 9:23 PM Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards outscored the Bucks 33-25 in the 3rd quarter, cutting the lead to 5 entering the 4th. Kyle Kuzma has 21 pts, 9 reb and 3 blk in 25 min. – 9:14 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
The numbers after two quarters. pic.twitter.com/jBfs4ix5Op – 9:14 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime rotations for the Nuggets as they trail the T’Wolves 69-51.
-Starters were between -1 and -4, bench was between -13 and -16, killed all momentum
-No genuine touches for Bones in the second quarter and he got pulled
-Joker 4 shots, 7 assists, 5 turnovers. Gotta score. pic.twitter.com/Z9XJA6mH5T – 9:10 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Looking to bounce back in final 24 pic.twitter.com/soPcKolKLe – 9:09 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
so this is fun. pic.twitter.com/AdMaz6K5CZ – 9:09 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls have turned into Paul Westhead’s 1990 Nuggets team! – 9:07 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch has been going to late-quarter offense-defense subs a lot lately.
Noteworthy: Anthony Edwards is never subbed out for a defensive replacement – 9:07 PM Michael Singer @msinger
Gonna be a gut-check halftime for the #Nuggets, who trail 69-51 at the break. Curious where their heads are at on the 5th game of a 6-game road trip. – 9:07 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Denver with a surge to end the half and brought a 24-point Wolves lead down to 18. Wolves lead 69-51 headed into the locker room. Vanderbilt with 14 and 5. Prince with 14 off the bench. Reid with 10. Everyone chipping in up and down the bench. – 9:06 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves go into halftime up 18 on the Nuggets and Towns and Edwards haven’t even really gotten going yet.
Vanderbilt (14 and 5), Prince (14), Reid (10) and McLaughlin (7, 5a, 2r) lead the way.
The 3rd quarter looms – 9:06 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves 69, Nuggets 51 at halftime
KAT and Ant: 13 points
Rest of team: 56 points – 9:06 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
💯💯💯💯 pic.twitter.com/s48XVt6bwh – 9:03 PM Katy Winge @katywinge
Jeff Green has reached 13,000 career points. – 9:03 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Pretty embarrassing effort by all Nuggets forwards tonight and embarrassing execution by all Nuggets guards. – 9:02 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
FUEGO. 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/wbwLLqM6ZY – 9:01 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
SO MANY HIGHLIGHTS WE CAN’T KEEP UP RN – 8:59 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT!!! pic.twitter.com/rCZeNPXxvA – 8:58 PM TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
Gotta wonder if this is a night where Denver throws in the towel and gets rest for their main rotation players if it get much more out of control. – 8:58 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Big hand for Taurean Prince as he exits. – 8:58 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jokic has 5 turnovers just missed a sixth. Wolves defense is ultra active – 8:57 PM Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
If the Nuggets are just gonna turn the ball over every 2nd time down the court because no one wants to shoot, it’s gonna be a rough night. – 8:57 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
The Wolves three leading scorers tonight are Taurean Prince (14), Jarred Vanderbilt (10) and Naz Reid (10), and they’re beating Denver by 23. – 8:57 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
A Nikola Jokic post-up would probably be a good play-call right now. – 8:56 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jesus Christ, it’s the Taurean Prince game. – 8:55 PM Michael Singer @msinger
And this is spiraling quickly. Monte just got obliterated by Naz Reid, and the T-Wolves’ lead is 18. – 8:55 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Prince hits another 3, Naz Reid with a dunk and the bench continues to roll. They are feeling it – 8:54 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
NAZ REID!!!!!!!! – 8:54 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I need to know why Bones got the initial yank and Bryn didn’t. – 8:53 PM TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
No one in the Nuggets starting unit is negative in +/-.
No one off the bench is better than -13.
Bench unit is getting SMOKED. – 8:53 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
TP FOR 3⃣ pic.twitter.com/JLF1cifw2v – 8:51 PM Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Rough stint for the 2nd unit in which they were blitzed by Minnesota and outplayed.
The Timberwolves speed the Nuggets defense out, shoot the 3-ball and create easy baskets on Iso’s.
Unsure if Denver got a single stop with Jokic out. – 8:51 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Naz Reid showing off the 20 pounds he’s lost since draft night — 3 buckets, 3 boards and a block in 6 minutes tonight.
Reid has become a legit springy player. – 8:50 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Short first-half stint for Bones Hyland: Just 6 minutes. Turned it over once. Went 0-1 from distance. Hyland was -13. The entire bench was a double-digit negative. – 8:49 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
do yourself a favor and watch this pic.twitter.com/XD1fFGoZni – 8:48 PM John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Nuggets bench is turrible. Why not stagger minutes so Barton or Gordon plays w/ the 2nd unit? – 8:48 PM TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
I walk away for 5 minutes while at work and Denver is down 11?
The bench strikes again. – 8:47 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Timeout Denver as the @Minnesota Timberwolves are on a 26-8 run over the last 6:38 (4:15, 1st quarter to 9:37, 2nd quarter) to take a 41-30 lead.
Minnesota’s reserves are outscoring the Nuggets’ bench 20-5 led by Reid’s 6 points and Nowell’s 5 points. – 8:46 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Finch rolling with a second unit of Naz + Prince + Beasley + Nowell + McLaughlin — and they’re on a 15 to 2 run.
No Jokic on the floor a factor, but still. – 8:45 PM Michael Singer @msinger
Minnesota’s bench is cooking Denver’s right now. Outscoring them 20-5 and starts the second quarter on an 11-2 run. – 8:45 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves in the middle of an excellent bench stint with Jokic out. They’ve taken control in the early second and pushed the lead to 11. Timeout Denver. – 8:44 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
You can feel DeMarcus Cousins’ absence tonight. – 8:44 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
im watching Jokic back down KAT (who is not a small human) in the post with ease. KAT trying to stand his ground looking like Hodor as Meera and Bran scurry away into the snow. it reminded me that Markieff Morris still isnt back yet. is this man made of cinderblocks and gasoline? – 8:44 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
IT’S NAZ REID. pic.twitter.com/WpFwVwM1Im – 8:44 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
This is a game, and a smaller Denver second front line, that suits Naz. – 8:41 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright, big stint upcoming for Bones. Needs to settle down the bench while dealing with foul trouble. Gotta get Rivers and Forbes involved too. – 8:39 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead Denver 30-28.
Vanderbilt pacing Minnesota in scoring with a game-high 10 points. He and Reid lead the way on the boards with 3 rebounds apiece. – 8:39 PM Michael Singer @msinger
Nuggets down 30-28 after one. Nine assists is great, but nine turnovers (four from Joker) holding offense back. Vando, with 10 points, was a 😤 problem. – 8:39 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets had 8 total turnovers against Milwaukee on Sunday. Denver with 9 first-quarter turnovers tonight in Minnesota. Nikola Jokic credited with four, a couple weren’t his fault. – 8:38 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves take a 30-28 lead into the second quarter. Vanderbilt with 19. Wolves have forced 9 turnovers, scored just 7 points off them.
Jokic with 7/6/3. – 8:37 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
J-Mac’s too quick 💨 💨 pic.twitter.com/gGfCSLFQ5g – 8:37 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Yes, he’s listed as a Center. pic.twitter.com/ZwU8JJaWEP – 8:35 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves have forced 8 turnovers so far, but only scored 4 points. That has to improve for them to stay with the Nuggets – 8:33 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Point Jokić is rolling tonight👀 pic.twitter.com/eJCGXHUQpa – 8:33 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Timeout on the floor with 2:44 left in the first quarter and the @Minnesota Timberwolves trail 25-22.
Vanderbilt has scored 10 points on 4-7 shooting, tying his career-high for points in a quarter (10, 4Q at Golden State on 4/2/19) and is his second career 10+ point quarter. – 8:29 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Around the world to Mont3🔒 pic.twitter.com/gppVJQPZbU – 8:29 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Nuggets rolling with a lineup of Jokic + Nnaji + Rivers + Forbes + Hyland
Is that a four point guard lineup? – 8:29 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Ultimate Vando play shortly before the timeout. Gets a steal and as he’s falling out of bounds hits it off a Denver player to get the Wolves the ball.
Wolves surviving Denver going 10-15 in the early going. Down 25-22. Jokic with 6 assists already. – 8:29 PM Michael Singer @msinger
You can tell there are still growing pains between Joker and Bryn. That DHO was the 7th turnover of the night for the #Nuggets. T-Wolves only managed two points off them so far. – 8:28 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Nuggets have 10 buckets. Jokic has two of them … and six assists – 8:27 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves-Nuggets off to an interesting start…
Three fouls for Beverley in the first 7 minutes (one was a take foul).
Eight shot attempts for Vanderbilt in the first 8 minutes (he’s only shot more than 8 shots in a game 4 times all year) – 8:26 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Been awhile since I’ve seen an Orlando shot like that from Aaron Gordon. – 8:26 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
QB1 pic.twitter.com/tcIMVGwWch – 8:25 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
The Wolves have a scrambling defense. The Nuggets really move the ball well. That’s usually the antidote for the Wolves’ activity. – 8:25 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Beverley just picked up No. 3 trying to draw a charge. Nowell checks in now. – 8:24 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
He doesn’t even need to be in bounds for an assist🃏 pic.twitter.com/zouMyfIK9W – 8:21 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
this is pretty basketball. pic.twitter.com/qWHvxZTede – 8:20 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic scores or assists on Denver’s first 6 baskets of the first quarter. He’s got 4 assists in just 6 minutes. – 8:20 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋 pic.twitter.com/ozmjs4UMuH – 8:19 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
😾 T O U G H 😾 pic.twitter.com/QkT4GvjSfy – 8:18 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Jarred Vanderbilt’s skill set is on full display tonight. – 8:17 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Former Nugget Jarred Vanderbilt with 8 quick points, just picked Jokic’s pocket, too. #VandosRevenge – 8:17 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jeff Green is so good at that flare screen and slip against the switch. Really scores one or two buckets per game off of it. – 8:16 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Patrick Beverley running point tonight with DLo out. Just ran a little Nash action early, finding Vando for the bucket – 8:16 PM Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Taking a break from complaining about Big East officiating to bring you updates from the Nuggets’ game. Nikola Jokic and company are looking for a sixth straight win tonight in Minnesota. – 8:12 PM Katy Winge @katywinge
Minnesota plays Prince before tipoff and I’m right at home – 8:11 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Big one tonight. Wolves-Nuggets. Beverley back. KAT vs. Jokic. Should be fun. – 8:10 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🏡 Home again 🏡
Get your tickets to watch the Jazz take on the Denver Nuggets at Vivint Arena 🎟https://t.co/rWGMRJTXg3 pic.twitter.com/7Iw7LoMcD9 – 8:08 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
the moment Ant and Jaden found out they’re 2022 Rising Stars 🙌
#RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/DLsTQz1BLW – 8:01 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
#BlackHistoryMonth 🔒 pic.twitter.com/AzDc3kgiQn – 7:57 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
The secret to @BizzyBones11’s pregame routine🤣 pic.twitter.com/eBvNhdQ6SE – 7:51 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Patrick Beverley is AVAILABLE.
Leandro Bolmaro (Left Ankle Sprain), Josh Okogie (Right Quad Contusion), and D’Angelo Russell (Left Shin Contusion) are OUT vs. Denver. pic.twitter.com/5crKncxqIc – 7:46 PM Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
So how good “can your favorite player’s favorite player” be?” Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards tells @TheUndefeated, “I can be as good as anyone.” More on the rising T-Wolves star who yearns to be a 2022 #NBA All-Star here: bit.ly/3AREFzV – 7:44 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
𝙍𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙎 pic.twitter.com/xa3lEh9plc – 7:35 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Getting us started tonight pic.twitter.com/TBeEOlavSl – 7:31 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Pregame show starts now. Come join!
Nuggets looking for longest win-streak of the year
Jokic never rests
Bones cut out of rookie game
youtube.com/watch?v=JUplqY… – 7:29 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
NEWS: Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels to Represent @Minnesota Timberwolves at 2022 Clorox Rising Stars
Full release:
nba.com/timberwolves/a… – 7:27 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
DeMarcus Cousins is OUT tonight.
Nikola Jokić is ACTIVE tonight. – 7:24 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bones Hyland doesn’t make the Rising Stars Game. pic.twitter.com/2wWI3o676J – 7:19 PM Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons get two players on the sophomore team for NBA Rising Stars:
Precious Achiuwa
Saddiq Bey
Jaden McDaniels
Isaac Okoro
Isaiah Stewart
Jae’Sean Tate
Cole Anthony
Desmond Bane
LaMelo Ball
Anthony Edwards
Tyrese Haliburton
Tyrese Maxey – 7:19 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks Wolves-Nuggets
Pat Bev under 17.5 pts + asts + rebs
– mins restriction
Vando over 8 pts
– DEN = worst rim D
KAT under 5.5 FTs made
– If he beats Jokic, it will be w/ space
Jokic under 47.5 pts + rebs + assists
– 26/13.7/7.8 this year, but toe soreness/back 2 back – 7:12 PM Sarah Todd @NBASarah
Donovan Mitchell remains out for the Jazz as he is in the concussion protocol. Rudy Gobert is also out for the Jazz for tomorrows game against Denver. Danuel House is still in H&S protocol, Trent Forrest has been upgraded to questionable (ankle sprain) – 7:11 PM Michael Singer @msinger
DeMarcus Cousins won’t play tonight, I’m told. – 7:07 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, Danuel House are all OUT for the Jazz tomorrow vs. Denver. Hassan Whiteside (back) and Trent Forrest (right ankle) are QUESTIONABLE. – 7:06 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz Injury Report vs. Denver:
OUT – Rudy Gobert (Left Calf Strain)
OUT – Danuel House (COVID Protocols)
OUT – Joe Ingles (Left ACL Tear)
OUT – Donovan Mitchell (Concussion Protocol)
Questionable – Trent Forrest (Ankle Sprain)
Questionable – Hassan Whiteside (Low Back Strain) – 7:06 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Brooklyn’s Feb. 6 game at Denver game will now be televised by #NBA TV. #Nets #Nuggets – 7:05 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🐺 pic.twitter.com/Dlb1zdRkHZ – 7:02 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Uncle Jeff always pulls up clean
#UltraDrip x #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/1emFSjVrUO – 6:59 PM Katy Winge @katywinge
Nikola Jokić will be active tonight vs Minnesota.
DeMarcus Cousins will be a game time decision. – 6:56 PM Karl-Anthony Towns @KarlTowns
Congrats to the 🐐 @tombrady on a career that may never be matched. The game won’t be the same without you 🏽 – 6:50 PM Michael Singer @msinger
Asked Malone a/b Jarred Vanderbilt, who’s found a home: “No, I’m really not overly surprised (at his growth).. It’s easy to have revisionist history. ‘Oh, Jarred Vanderbilt should’ve been playing.’ Alright, well, we’ve got more wins in the West the last 3 years than anybody.” – 6:44 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Some changes to the NBA broadcast schedule. 1. On Friday, NBA TV will showcase Cavs-Hornets and drop Hawks-Raptors. 2. On Sunday, NBA TV will showcase the Nets-Nuggets game – 6:39 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone on the T’Wolves:
“Their defense is improved, and it starts with Patrick Beverley on the ball, their wings in Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaden McDaniels…they have length all over the floor.” – 6:36 PM JD Shaw @JShawNBA
NBA TV has picked up Cavaliers-Hornets and dropped Hawks-Raptors on Friday. The network has also picked up Nets-Nuggets on Sunday. – 6:32 PM Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Nikola Jokic is available to play tonight, Nuggets coach Michael Malone says. Sounds like DeMarcus Cousins will be more of a game-time decision. – 6:31 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic is available. Per Michael Malone. – 6:30 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jokic in as well. Game on – 6:30 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic will play tonight, Michael Malone says. – 6:30 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Michael Malone says Nikola Jokic is IN tonight against the Timberwolves – 6:30 PM Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola Jokic is available, Malone says. – 6:30 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Patrick Beverley is IN
D’Angelo Russell is OUT
Josh Okogie is OUT
Chris Finch says Jordan McLaughlin will be in the point guard rotation again tonight. – 6:26 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Pat Beverley (shot 3-7 from 3-point range vs. Denver back on Dec. 15) is playing tonight for Minnesota. D’Angelo Russell and Josh Okogie are out. – 6:25 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Beverley is officially in tonight, Finch said. – 6:21 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Beverley is in tonight – 6:21 PM Michael Singer @msinger
Nikola Jokic (questionable) is out on the floor going through his typical pre-game warmup. pic.twitter.com/Ls6zSVGZk7 – 6:04 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
The Nikola AF1 tour continues to Minnesota🥶👀 pic.twitter.com/JK6TIFAlDi – 5:42 PM Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“My main goal is to get into the All-Star Game. I know I am going to get in the Rising Stars Game. I want to be in All-Star Game,” Timberwolves guard @Anthony Edwards told @TheUndefeated. #nba bit.ly/3AREFzV – 5:35 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
To help celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day tomorrow, @Katy Winge will be taking over our IG!
Head over to our Instagram and drop a question in our Stories and check in from 10-1pm tomorrow to get her answers! pic.twitter.com/dw7arbjyiT – 5:32 PM Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New Mismatch with @Chris Vernon on NBA Crunch Time, MAXEY, Steph going off, Verno’s all-star reserve picks. Then @Ryen Russillo joins to discuss the Hawks, players we wanna see traded, Anthony Edwards, Tom Brady, and more. @ringer @ringernba
open.spotify.com/episode/0EtaAH… – 5:29 PM NBA Math @NBA_Math
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🏀 The debut of ‘NBA CrunchTime’
🏀 Predicting the remaining All-Stars
🏀 Anthony Edwards and reconsidering the Tatum-Brown duo with @Ryen Russillo
#TheMismatch with @Chris Vernon and @Kevin O’Connor: open.spotify.com/episode/0EtaAH… – 5:09 PM Katy Winge @katywinge
I made something for y’all. Back to my roots. True Minnesota Hoopers be like… pic.twitter.com/80ggrlQTNq – 4:46 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic’s January averages: 26.6 points (60.1 FG%, 43.1 3P%), 13.3 rebounds, 9 assists per game, 7 triple-doubles, 2 20-20 games. Nuggets outscored their opponent by 141 points in Jokic’s 539 minutes in January. Denver went 11-5 in the month. – 4:19 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s @kzprovisioning media meal:
Bone in Pork Chops, Mustard Glaze
Braised Red Cabbage, Smashed Fingerlings, Gremolata
Cavatelli in Herbed Cream and Parmesan
Chilled Delicata Squash Salad, Figs, Feta, Brown Butter Vinaigrette
@BellecourBakery Dessert – 4:15 PM Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic was awarded another rebound from Sunday’s win in Milwaukee, which gave him 18 points, 10 rebounds and 15 assists for the game. It’s his 13th triple-doubles on the season. He had seven in January alone. – 3:58 PM Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
The 36 point home loss against the Nuggets was a slap in the face like for the Bucks. The reigning champs know pretty well how to react after nights like these and Donte DiVincenzo sets the tone ahead of the game vs Wizards.
#FearTheDeer sdna.gr/mpasket/928866… – 3:53 PM Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Nuggets Nation, celebrate Black History Month by bidding on limited edition Denver Nuggets Martin Luther King Jr. Warm Up Shirts. A portion of the proceeds will go to The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
Text KSC to 76278 or go to: https://t.co/G0SjLSF3AK pic.twitter.com/Ljmk24szi5 – 2:30 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
snapped a 12-game losing streak to Denver earlier this season 👀
let’s go for 2 straight tonight. BUT WE NEED YOU THERE!
get your tickets NOW » https://t.co/ehEC467X0E pic.twitter.com/tjP1DMXxMp – 2:13 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1995, the @Utah Jazz‘s John Stockton had 16 assists in a 129-88 win over the Nuggets, passing Magic Johnson to become the NBA’s all-time leader in assists.
Stockton finished his career with 15,806 assists, 3,715 more than the next-closest player. pic.twitter.com/8ym7wg4Mg6 – 2:01 PM