Nikola Jokic’s triple double pushes Nuggets past T-Wolves, 120-111, as Denver eyes first-round sweep

Nikola Jokic got himself a triple double in Denver’s 120-11 win against Minnesota, as the top-seeded Nuggets eye a first-round sweep against the struggling T-Wolves.

‘The Joker’ dropped 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in Denver’s third win in a row against eighth-seeded Minnesota. Michael Porter Jr. was the Nuggets’ second-highest scorer of Friday night’s away win with 25 points, and nearly got himself a double-double, only to be a rebound short (9) of doing so. 

For Minnesota, Anthony Edwards’ 36-point performance wasn’t enough to earn what would’ve been a precious win for his team, with the series now looking likely to close in either four or five games. 

Karl-Anthony Towns registered 27 points for the T-Wolves. Minnesota’s bench only put up 10 points, eight through Taurean Prince and just two from Kyle Anderson.

Both teams will battle again at Target Center on Sunday, with tickets as low as $20. 

Nikola Jokic dropped 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists in Denver’s away win vs. Minnesota