Nobody knows how to make Denver anxious like the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Anthony Edwards resurrected the Wolves with a dramatic game-tying 3-pointer to cap a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback, but the Nuggets’ two stars sent their fans home happy after a collective Christmas heart attack on Thursday. Nikola Jokic amassed 54 points, 16 rebounds and 15 assists. Jamal Murray added 35 points including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 35 seconds remaining in overtime.
That was enough for a 142-138 Nuggets win without three injured starters and 3-0 season series lead over their division rivals, who’ve haunted the halls of Ball Arena by handing Denver heart-breaking losses in recent years.