The Denver Nuggets started the first round on Sunday night with a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, beating them 109-80 and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
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In a single period, the Denver Nuggets vastly outperformed the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 32 points while the Timberwolves could only amass 14. The final score of the game was Denver's 80 to Minnesota's 80.
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Jamal Murray, the top scorer of the match, initially struggled but came alive in the fourth quarter to finish with 24 points.
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Nikola Jokić certainly left an impression during his 27 minutes on the court, in spite of fouling out, particularly against Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns.
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Despite scoring only 13 points on a 6-of-12 field goal shooting, Nikola Jokić managed to contribute significantly by grabbing 14 rebounds and distributing six assists.
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The utmost importance in the game was keeping the opposing team's score at a mere 80 points.
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Following the contest, Michael Malone praised the squad for their remarkable display of defensive prowess.
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After the game, Michael Malone commented that they had surpassed the Timberwolves by outscoring them 16-3 in transition and obtaining 16 more rebounds. He then went on to state that they held an impressive record of 43-11 when they out-rebounded their adversary.
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During the game, the Nuggets held a vigorous intensity and refused to yield.