Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point efficiency from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double additional time on Tuesday night time.
The ultimate play concluded a wild sequence as Russell Westbrook stole the ball on one finish within the closing seconds, missed a layup after which fouled Alexander-Walker within the nook. The Timberwolves guard made two and missed the third one on function.
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 34 factors.
Jokic’s 61 factors had been essentially the most by a participant within the NBA this season. He additionally had 10 rebounds and 10 assists as he performed 52 minutes, 38 seconds. He did not go away the ground after halftime.
Jokic hit two free throws with 13.9 seconds remaining to tie it at 112 in regulation. He knocked in a floater with 7.3 seconds left to knot it up at 125 within the first additional time.
The sport had a playoff depth and featured 21 lead modifications. The Timberwolves have now gained six straight over the Nuggets.
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The Timberwolves had been with out Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, who had been suspended one game by the league for his or her roles in an on-court altercation in opposition to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
Denver didn’t have Jamal Murray (hamstring) or Michael Porter Jr. (private causes).
Takeaways
Timberwolves: Minnesota’s bench outscored the Nuggets’ reserves 40-14.
Nuggets: Jokic completed 18 of 29 from the ground, together with six 3-pointers.
Key second
A loopy play close to the top of the second additional time when Jokic was fouled by Jaden McDaniels in a bounce ball scenario. Jokic made one free throw to offer the Nuggets a 139-138 lead.
Key stat
The Nuggets drop to 18-3 at residence when tied or main after the primary quarter. They led by 16 within the opening quarter.
Up subsequent
The Nuggets host San Antonio on Wednesday night time, whereas the Timberwolves play at Brooklyn on Thursday night time.
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