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Game Recap: Minnesota at Denver

By Mathew Huff

Feb 13, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 132-110. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 132-110. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 12, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez (41) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nemanja Bjelica (88) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Minnesota won 105-88. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 12, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Juancho Hernangomez (41) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves forward Nemanja Bjelica (88) in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Minnesota won 105-88. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /

Denver couldn’t get the job done against Minnesota.

The Denver Nugget just could not keep up with the young Minnesota Timberwolves. Andrew Wiggins posterized Nikola Jokic with a huge dunk and that was pretty much the epitome of Denver’s night.

Andrew posted his second straight 40 point game as the Timberwolves took advantage of the short-handed Nuggets. Karl Anthony-Towns also had his way as he poured in 24 points and 19 rebounds to finish with a box plus/minus of +13.

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Gary Harris was the high point man for Denver as he finished with 22 points to go along with 2 steals. Newly acquired Mason Plumlee had his ups and downs in his debut. He scored 11 points on 50% shooting and almost had a double-double as he collected 9 boards.

However, his box plus/minus was terrible as it was at -19. Nikola Jokic had a double-double with 15 points and 14 rebounds. However, he struggled mightily compared to the way he has been playing as of late. He only shot 31.6% from the field and had 5 personal fouls.

The bright spot was that he did log 4 blocks which was a welcome sign of defensive improvement from him. In order to illustrate how the game went for the Nuggets, just take a look at one of the players who led the team in box plus/minus.

One of the leaders was Johnny O’Bryant who finished with a box plus/minus of +2. Yes, that is correct, the man who only got 5 minutes of play and didn’t log a single point to go along with his 3 rebounds.  Not a good chance to win when that is one of your best totals your team has in that statistical category.

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Denver looked like they were sluggish and the All-Star Break may benefit them in the long run.

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