The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a thrilling victory over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, winning 114-108 in overtime. The Timberwolves were led by Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored a career-high 40 points and grabbed 21 rebounds. Towns was unstoppable in the fourth quarter and overtime, scoring 16 points in the final period to help the Timberwolves secure the win.
The Timberwolves were also aided by a strong performance from Andrew Wiggins, who scored 28 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Wiggins was especially effective in the fourth quarter, scoring 11 points and helping the Timberwolves keep pace with the Nuggets.
The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who had a triple-double with 28 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Jokic was a force throughout the game, but he was unable to lead the Nuggets to victory in overtime.
The Timberwolves were able to pull off the win thanks to their strong defense in the fourth quarter and overtime. They held the Nuggets to just 18 points in the fourth quarter and only seven points in overtime. The Timberwolves also outrebounded the Nuggets 56-45, which helped them secure the victory.
The Timberwolves victory was a huge boost for their playoff hopes. With the win, they moved into a tie for seventh place in the Western Conference standings. The Timberwolves have been struggling lately, but this win could be a sign that they are turning things around.
The Timberwolves will look to build on this victory when they face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. It will be a tough test for the Timberwolves, but if they can play with the same intensity they showed against the Nuggets, they should have a good chance of coming away with another win.
