Top 5 Takeaways from Denver's Stunning Game 1 Upset
Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray Shine
Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray both had standout performances in Game 1. Edwards led the Timberwolves with 25 points, going 10-for-19 from the field. Murray followed closely with 24 points, connecting on 9-of-17 shots.
Nuggets Struggle from the Field
The Nuggets struggled shooting the ball in Game 1, especially in the second half. Denver shot just 35.6% from the field in the second half, a significant drop from their 50% in the first half. Conversely, the Timberwolves shot an efficient 50% in the second half.
Nikola Jokic's Quiet Night
Nikola Jokic, the reigning two-time MVP, had a relatively quiet night by his standards. Jokic finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, well below his averages of 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 7.9 assists per game during the regular season.
Slow Start for the Nuggets
The Nuggets trailed by as many as 11 points in the second half before rallying to cut the deficit to just two points. However, they were unable to complete the comeback and fell in overtime.
Timberwolves Dominate the Paint
The Timberwolves outscored the Nuggets in the paint 30-20. Karl-Anthony Towns was a force, scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, most coming within the paint area.
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