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SAY JOKIC IS NOT MVP! Nikola leads Denver to first playoff win against Minnesota with a triple-double
The Nuggets defeated Minnesota 116:105 (23:33, 39:29, 29:17, 25:26) in their "Ball" arena and took a 1:0 lead.
TL;DR
- Denver Nuggets defeated Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in Game 1 of their playoff series.
- Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists.
- Jamal Murray was the top scorer for Denver with 30 points.
- Minnesota led after the first quarter (23-33), but Denver tied the game by halftime (62-62).
- Denver established a significant lead in the third quarter with a 14-0 run.
- Anthony Edwards scored 22 points for Minnesota.
- The second game of the series will also be played in Denver.