Serbian center Nikola Jokic played a fantastic game for Denver but this time, they were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves with a result of 136:130.
Nikola Jokic was the most efficient in the ranks of Denver, scoring 38 points, 19 rebounds and 8assists.
He shot 12/19 for two, 0/2 for three and 10/12 from the free-throw line.
He was followed by Gordon with 24 points and Morris with 23 points.
For Minnesota, the most efficient was Towns, who scored 32 points.
He was followed by Russell with 24 points, then Edwards with 18 points, Prince with 16 points and Beasley with 15 points.
With this defeat, Denver said goodbye to the fight for third and fourth place.
Minnesota was a better rival in this match and deservedly celebrated.
The Denver Nuggets had a disastrous defense this time, but they fought well thanks to Jokic and Gordon.
Although Minnesota led most of the match at one point, the Nuggets turned it around in the third quarter and took the lead.
However, when Jokic went to the bench, the game fell apart.
Boogie made a few mistakes, Minnesota took advantage of that, reaching a double-digit advantage.
