The Nuggets left no room for complacency as they took of business with a 114-103 win over the Timberwolves in Minneapolis.
Denver secured homecourt advantage and has a small chance of reaching the third seed. Considering those factors, Michael Porter Jr. was rested and Michael Malone opted to experiment with a new starting five and rotation. JaVale McGee got his first start in his second stint with the Nuggets while Markus Howard and Vlatko u010canu010dar saw extended playing time. The trio wouldn’t disappoint as they all played a significant part in the team’s win.
Nikola Jokiu0107, opting against rest, continued his sizzling play this season with 31 points, 14 rebounds, and four assists in 33 minutes.