Christian Braun put forth an efficient effort for the Denver Nuggets, scoring 8 points on 2-of-4 shooting from the field, including a perfect 1-of-1 from three-point range, and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line in their 112-96 loss to the Timberwolves. In 33:42 minutes, he also collected 5 defensive rebounds, dished out 1 assist, and added 1 steal and 1 block.

Ayo Dosunmu exploded for an incredible 43 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a dominant 112-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Dosunmu was scorching hot from the field, hitting 13-of-17 attempts, including a perfect 5-of-5 from beyond the arc, and an immaculate 12-of-12 from the free-throw line. In 42:00 minutes of play, he also contributed 4 rebounds (2 offensive, 2 defensive), 1 assist, and 1 block.

Rudy Gobert was a force on the boards for the Minnesota Timberwolves, pulling down a game-high 15 rebounds (5 offensive, 10 defensive) to go with 4 points on 2-of-8 shooting from the field, including 0-of-1 from beyond the arc, against the Nuggets. The defensive anchor also added 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in 35:36 minutes, contributing to the 112-96 victory.

Tim Hardaway Jr. posted 10 points for the Denver Nuggets in their 112-96 loss to the Timberwolves. He shot 3-of-10 from the field, including 0-of-6 from three-point range, and added 4-of-5 from the free-throw line. In 27:44 minutes, Hardaway Jr. also grabbed 5 rebounds (2 offensive, 3 defensive), dished out 2 assists, and secured 1 steal.

Cameron Johnson contributed 9 points on efficient 3-of-6 shooting from the field, including 1-of-2 from three-point range, and 2-of-4 from the free-throw line for the Denver Nuggets in their 112-96 loss to the Timberwolves. In 26:35 minutes, he also recorded 2 rebounds (1 offensive, 1 defensive), 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block.

Nikola Jokić delivered a dominant performance with 24 points, 15 rebounds (5 offensive, 10 defensive), and 9 assists for the Denver Nuggets in their 112-96 loss to the Timberwolves. The MVP candidate shot 8-of-22 from the field, 0-of-3 from beyond the arc, and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line in 40:33 minutes. He also contributed 3 steals and 1 block.

Jamal Murray led the Denver Nuggets in scoring with an impressive 30 points in their 112-96 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Murray was efficient from the line, hitting 7-of-7 free throws, and shot 10-of-25 from the field, including 3-of-7 from three-point range. In 41:59 minutes, he also added 5 rebounds (1 offensive, 4 defensive), 5 assists, and 1 block.

Naz Reid delivered a strong performance off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves, tallying 17 points in their decisive 112-96 win over the Nuggets. Reid shot an efficient 7-of-13 from the field, including 1-of-5 from three-point range, and a perfect 2-of-2 from the free-throw line. In 27:45 minutes, he also grabbed 9 rebounds (3 offensive, 6 defensive), dished out 2 assists, and added 1 steal and 1 block.