The Nuggets got a taste of playoff basketball and showed they are up for the challenge after a hard-fought 99-95 win over the Timberwolves at Pepsi Center.
It wasn’t pretty, but the Nuggets sealed second place in the Western Conference and will face the San Antonio Spurs in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs.
Minnesota focused on slowing the tempo and playing a halfcourt game, something Denver will certainly also encounter in the postseason. The visitors held the hosts to just seven fast break points and limited three point opportunities for the opening three quarters. In order to grind out a result, the Nuggets had to focus on scoring in the low post to secure the win.