Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two of three free throws with 0.1 seconds remaining and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a career-best 61-point efficiency from Nikola Jokic to outlast the Denver Nuggets 140-139 in double extra time on Tuesday evening.
The ultimate play concluded a wild sequence as Russell Westbrook stole the ball on one finish within the closing seconds, missed a layup after which fouled Alexander-Walker within the nook. The Timberwolves guard made two and missed the third one on goal.
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 34 factors.
Jokic’s 61 factors have been probably the most by a participant within the NBA this season. He additionally had 10 rebounds and 10 assists as he performed 52 minutes, 38 seconds. He did not go away the ground after halftime.
Jokic hit two free throws with 13.9 seconds remaining to tie it at 112 in regulation. He knocked in a floater with 7.3 seconds left to knot it up at 125 within the first extra time.
The sport had a playoff depth and featured 21 lead adjustments. The Timberwolves have now received six straight over the Nuggets.
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The Timberwolves have been with out Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo, who have been suspended one sport by the league for his or her roles in an on-court altercation in opposition to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
Denver did not have Jamal Murray (hamstring) or Michael Porter Jr. (private causes).
Takeaways
Timberwolves: Minnesota’s bench outscored the Nuggets’ reserves 40-14.
Nuggets: Jokic completed 18 of 29 from the ground, together with six 3-pointers.
Key second
A loopy play close to the top of the second extra time when Jokic was fouled by Jaden McDaniels in a bounce ball state of affairs. Jokic made one free throw to provide the Nuggets a 139-138 lead.
Key stat
The Nuggets drop to 18-3 at residence when tied or main after the primary quarter. They led by 16 within the opening quarter.
Up subsequent
The Nuggets host San Antonio on Wednesday evening, whereas the Timberwolves play at Brooklyn on Thursday evening.
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