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Coming Off Of…
The Wolves are coming off of a 104-101 road win over the Clippers on Thursday night. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way for the Wolves, finishing with 37 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. Andrew Wiggins added 27 and Gorgui Dieng scored 13.
The Nuggets play on Saturday night against the Clippers at home. We will update accordingly.
Last Matchup
Minnesota is 0-2 against Denver this season. The last game came on Dec. 28 in Denver and the Nuggets won 105-103. Danilo Gallinari led the way with 18 points, while Wilson Chandler and Gary Harris scored 11 each. Nikola Jokic had a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double. Emmanuel Mudiay added 11 points.
Wiggins led the Wolves with 26 points while Deing scored 20. Ricky Rubio had a solid all-around game, finishing with 18 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and four steals. Zach LaVine scored 17. Towns had his first career triple-double, finishing with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Injuries
Denver: Gallinari (ankle) and Darrell Arthur (knee) are questionable. Jokic (ankle) and Chandler (personal) are probable. Harris (ankle) is doubtful.
Minnesota: Nikola Pekovic (ankle) is out). Rubio (hip) is questionable.
Projected Starters
Denver: PG – Mudiay, SG – Barton, SF – Hernangomez, PF – Faried, C – Jokic
Minnesota: PG – Dunn, SG – LaVine, SF – Wiggins, PF – Dieng, C – Towns
