There was no better way for the Minnesota Timberwolves to welcome back Jordan McLaughlin (left calf strain) after a 30-game absence than to take care of business, because that’s all the beloved point guard does. Anthony Edwards’ team-high 20 points powered Minnesota to a wire-to-wire, stress-free 128-98 disposal of a Denver Nuggets squad missing four of its five starters, including two-time MVP Nikola Jokiu0107 (hamstring). The 30-point margin is the Wolves’ most lopsided win of the season.
The fan favorite checked into the game at the 2:54 mark of the first quarter for his first action since December 9 against the Utah Jazz, and received a hero’s welcome back:
It may not come through clearly, but the reception was incredibly loud in the arena.