The Nuggets rank 4th in the NBA in effective field goal % (56.1%), and the Timberwolves rank 4th in opponent eFG% (49.9%). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 53.2%, so the Nuggets are 2.9 points above it. Jamal Murray leads them with 25.4 points a game on 65.1% true shooting.
The Nuggets (4-3) are 9th in the West; the Timberwolves (6-3) are 7th in the West. Same conference, so the result moves both in the West race.
Away record: Nuggets 2-1. Home record: Timberwolves 3-1. Streaks: Nuggets W1, Timberwolves W2.
The Timberwolves rank 6th in the NBA in effective field goal % (55.7%), and the Nuggets rank 21st in opponent eFG% (54.4%). A good spot for the offense against a middle-of-the-pack defense.
League average is 53.2%, so the Timberwolves are 2.5 points above it. Anthony Edwards leads them with 33.2 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (DEN 7 games, MIN 9). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
DENMINDenver NuggetsLast 5: average margin +2.2 (season +0.7). Streak W1.
Minnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
Denver Nuggets| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal MurrayG | 25.4 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 65.1 |
| Nikola JokicC | 23.4 | 9.7 | 9.3 | 57.9 |
| Christian BraunG | 14.6 | 3.9 | 2.3 | 66.9 |
| Aaron GordonF | 12.3 | 5.3 | 2.4 | 57.9 |
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.2 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 58.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 58.5 |
Denver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.