The Denver Nuggets began their final back-to-back of the 2020-21 season with a convincing win over a division rival, securing a near wire-to-wire 114-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday.
Denver was led by Nikola Jokiu0107 (31 points and 14 rebounds) but had six players finish in double-figures, including Markus Howard (15 points) and Vlatko u010canu010dar (14 points), who set new career highs in the win.
The Nuggets (46-24) will have to move on quickly, as a meeting against the Detroit Pistons awaits them Friday.
The youth movement is on for Detroit (20-50), who is 2-8 over the last 10 games as rookies continue to earn more opportunities.