Nikola Jokic gained a career of 61 points high; Denver Nuggets, however, on Tuesday, April 1 in the Ball Arena, still did not reach the thriller for a double time against Minnesota Timberwolves in a regular NBA game at Ball Arena. The loss came to the controversial foul on Russell Westbrook in the last seconds of the second overtime, allowing Nickníl Alexander-Walker to win the winning feast for Timberwolves.
Jokic, however, dominated the court and gained 61 points in shooting 61.9%, made a career 18 free throws and achieved three times with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. By the end of the third quarter he also crossed his own season by breaking 16 free throws at the beginning of this season by the end of the third quarter and disrupting the previous mark of Jamal Murray 14 free throws against the kings.
Denver led 53-52 at half-time, powered by 23 Jokic points, including three three indicators and 8 for 10 free throwing lines. Aaron Gordon added 9 points with 80% of the shooting rate, but encountered dirty problems with three personal mistakes soon.
Timberwolves strike back
Timberwolves took advantage of their reflective advantages on the offensive side, grabbing 15 offensive rebounds, led by 6. Nickeil Alexander-Walker also powered the bench by a key scoring, broadcasting 26 points, including 9 assists, and a season of 8 assists. Minnesota seized control at the end of the third quarter at 15-6 running 7 points Alexander-Walker and the distribution of the game Julius Randle and opened the lead 82-74.
Anthony Edwards crossed The Timberwolves with 34 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists, playing a big basketball in the conjunction, such as the early fourth quarter, which reduced Denver’s lead to 106-103. Edwards hit several three indicators and contributed by layout of driving to maintain minnesot alive.
Overtime drama
The first overtime ended up in a tie 125-125 after Jokic scored a floating jump to be equal to points. Denver’s defense, including the key block from Peyton Watson, stuck firmly to move the game into double overtime.
In the second overtime, Nuggets got into the lead of 138-137 after Yokic hit a free throw with a second second. But the defining moment was when Russell Westbrook fouled Alexander-Walker when trying to lay down just before the buzzer. Alexander-Walker calmly scored as a free throw, and secured 44.
With me
-Nuggets: Nikola Jokic -61 Points, 11 Reb, 10 AST
Aaron Gordon – 30 points, 8 Reb
Christian Braun – 18 points, 12 Reb
Russell Westbrook – 12 points, 6 Reb, 7 AST.
-Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards -34 points, 10 Reb, 8 AST
Nickeil Alexander-Walker-26 points, 7 Reb, 9 AST
Julius Randle – 26 points, 9 Reb
Rudy Gobert – 19 points, 12 Reb.
The loss will bring Denver to 46-30 and Minnesota to 44-32 with the third direct victory. Denver Nuggets will play Spurs 2. April and Minnesota Timberwolves will play its next game against the Brooklyn network 3. April.
Published:
Aashish vashistha
Published on:
2 April 2025
