Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves – Preview, Tips and Odds

NBA

Denver Nuggets

Final

122:118

Minnesota Timberwolves

Highlights and Stats

The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on 01/18 at 11:00 PM EST. The Nuggets are #1 in the Western Conference with a balance of 31-13 and the Wolves are on the 9th spot at this time, with a record of 22-23.

Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Head to Head

*Last game between teams from 01-02-2023

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Denver Nuggets	23	30	32	26	111
Minnesota Timberwolves	23	36	31	34	124

The previous game between those two opponents was held on January 2nd, when the Minnesota Timberwolves recorded a 124-111 victory at home. Anthony Edwards lit the floor, notching 29 points while also adding 5 dimes and 10 rebounds to his account to end the match as Minnesota’s MVP on the night. Nikola Jokic was the leading player on the other end. The “Joker” replied with 24 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and provided 9 assists. This, however, proved insufficient, and his team eventually lost. The Denver Nuggets have the worst H2H balance in the last five games, recording four losses while winning just once in the process. The teams were responsible for an average of 232.2 points during those five clashes.
*Last 5 head-to-head games

Denver Nuggets Form

*Last 10 Denver Nuggets Games - 9:1

01-17-2023	01-15-2023	01-13-2023	01-11-2023	01-09-2023	01-06-2023	01-05-2023	01-02-2023	01-01-2023	12-30-2022
122:113vs Portland Trail Blazers	119:116vs Orlando Magic	103:115@ Los Angeles Clippers	126:97vs Phoenix Suns	122:109vs Los Angeles Lakers	121:108vs Cleveland Cavaliers	122:91vs Los Angeles Clippers	124:111@ Minnesota Timberwolves	123:111vs Boston Celtics	124:119vs Miami Heat

The Denver Nuggets’ most recent game was on Tuesday, January 17th againt the Portland Trail Blazers and finished in a 122-113 victory at home. Nikola Jokic scored 36 points and added 12 rebounds and 10 assists, which proved enough to secure the victory for his team. The Denver Nuggets finished the game hitting 50.0% of their field goals, 82.1% of their free throws, and 34.4% of their three-point attempts. They are 9-1 in their last ten matches and are currently on a 7-game winning streak. The team is performing at a great level at the Ball Arena with a 20-3 home record. The organization’s next game is scheduled for this coming Friday at home versus the Indiana Pacers.

Denver Nuggets Averages this Season

• Points For
  117.30
• Points Against
  113.20
• Assits
  28.37
• Rebounds
  42.92
• Steals
  7.45
• Turnovers
  15.20
• Blocks
  4.39
• Points Difference
  4.10

Field Goal Percentage

3-Point Percentage

Free Throw Percentage

Denver Nuggets Standout Performer

• Nikola Jokic

  Nikola Jokic has taken the mantle as the team's top performer this season, averaging 24.7 points, 9.8 assists and 10.9 rebounds for 33.4 minutes on the floor.

Denver Nuggets Missing Players

• Collin Gillespie

  Leg
• Jeff Green

  Hand
• Peyton Watson

  Groin

Minnesota Timberwolves Form

*Last 10 Minnesota Timberwolves Games - 6:4

01-16-2023	01-14-2023	01-13-2023	01-11-2023	01-08-2023	01-06-2023	01-04-2023	01-02-2023	12-31-2022	12-30-2022
125:126vs Utah Jazz	110:102vs Cleveland Cavaliers	121:116vs Phoenix Suns	135:118@ Detroit Pistons	96:104@ Houston Rockets	128:115vs Los Angeles Clippers	113:106vs Portland Trail Blazers	124:111vs Denver Nuggets	104:116vs Detroit Pistons	123:114@ Milwaukee Bucks

On 01/16 Minnesota Timberwolves lost 125-126 when coming up against Utah Jazz on home floor. Anthony Edwards was the leading scorer of the roster, dropping 29 points, grabbing 4 rebounds and delivering the final passes on 5 occasions. Despite his best efforts his team failed to win. The ended that meeting shooting an average 45.5% FG, 83.3% FT and 43.9% from the perimeter. The team is 6-4 in the last ten games and currently on a L1 run. Minnesota holds a 8-13 balance when performing away from home this campaign. The Wolves’ next showing will be against the Toronto Raptors on 01/19/2023 on home floor.

Minnesota Timberwolves Averages This Season

• Points For
  115.10
• Points Against
  115.60
• Assits
  25.47
• Rebounds
  42.00
• Steals
  8.45
• Turnovers
  15.75
• Blocks
  5.25
• Points Difference
  -0.50

Field Goal Percentage

3-Point Percentage

Free Throw Percentage

Minnesota Timberwolves Standout Performer

• Anthony Edwards

  The organization's best player this term has been Anthony Edwards, as he has aided the cause with 23.9 points, 4.4 dimes and 6.0 boards for an average of 36.2 minutes spent on court. He has been sidelined as of 01/17.

Minnesota Timberwolves Missing Players

• Jordan McLaughlin

  Calf
• Rudy Gobert

  Groin
• Austin Rivers

  Knee

Game Details

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Denver Nuggets	30	25	33	34	122
Minnesota Timberwolves	27	33	35	23	118

Denver NuggetsMinnesota Timberwolves

• Score

  122

  118

• Field Goals Made

  45

  42

• Field Goals Attempts

  85

  81

• 3 pts Made

  8

  12

• 3 pts Attempts

  21

  32

• Free Throws Made

  24

  22

• Free Throws Attempts

  32

  28

• Rebounds Total

  34

  36

• Rebounds Offence

  8

  12

• Rebounds Defence

  26

  24

• Assists

  27

  26

• Steals

  10

  6

• Blocks

  2

  10

• Turnovers

  16

  19

• Personal Fouls

  19

  27

Player Ratings

Denver Nuggets

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Kentavious CaldwellPope	35	4	6	66.7	2	2	100.0	1	2	50.0	0	1	1	2	3	0	1	1	11	+18
Bruce Brown	33	7	11	63.6	1	1	100.0	1	5	20.0	1	4	5	4	0	0	1	4	16	+10
Jamal Murray	33	10	18	55.6	2	5	40.0	6	6	100.0	0	2	2	4	2	0	1	0	28	-13
Nikola Jokic	31	12	20	60.0	0	0	0	7	7	100.0	4	7	11	13	1	0	3	5	31	+21
Aaron Gordon	29	5	9	55.6	1	4	25.0	1	2	50.0	2	1	3	1	0	1	2	4	12	+10
Michael Porter Jr.	22	1	6	16.7	0	3	0.0	2	2	100.0	0	6	6	0	1	1	2	1	4	-3
Bones Hyland	19	2	5	40.0	1	3	33.3	4	4	100.0	0	1	1	2	0	0	1	0	9	-2
Vlatko Cancar	16	1	4	25.0	0	1	0.0	2	2	100.0	0	2	2	1	1	0	1	2	4	-5
Zeke Nnaji	16	3	4	75.0	1	1	100.0	0	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	7	-13
Christian Braun	6	0	2	0.0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	1	2	3	0	2	0	1	0	0	-3

Minnesota Timberwolves

PLAYER	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-
Anthony Edwards	37	7	17	41.2	0	4	0.0	2	3	66.7	4	5	9	3	1	1	3	0	16	-12
Kyle Anderson	34	6	10	60.0	1	1	100.0	0	2	0.0	2	9	11	8	4	1	2	3	13	-12
Jaden McDaniels	34	7	10	70.0	2	3	66.7	2	2	100.0	1	2	3	2	0	3	3	3	18	-1
Taurean Prince	32	5	9	55.6	2	4	50.0	2	2	100.0	1	3	4	1	1	1	1	2	14	+5
D'Angelo Russell	32	4	8	50.0	3	6	50.0	2	2	100.0	0	0	0	7	0	0	4	1	13	-4
Naz Reid	26	4	9	44.4	0	5	0.0	9	10	90.0	1	2	3	2	0	3	3	5	17	+2
Luka Garza	17	4	9	44.4	3	5	60.0	5	6	83.3	3	1	4	0	0	0	0	3	16	-3
Jaylen Nowell	14	4	6	66.7	1	3	33.3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	5	9	+14
Wendell Moore Jr.	9	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	-6
Nathan Knight	4	1	2	50.0	0	1	0.0	0	1	0.0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	4	2	-3