2023 NBA Western Conference First Round: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Highlights

Game 1 Recap: Nuggets Secure Home-Court Advantage

Full Game 1 Highlights

The Denver Nuggets kicked off their Western Conference First Round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dominant 122-109 Game 1 victory at Ball Arena on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The Nuggets, the No. 1 seed in the West, were led by their star duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, who combined for 63 points.

Jokic, the reigning NBA MVP, finished with 32 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists for his sixth triple-double of the playoffs. Murray added 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

The Timberwolves fought hard but were unable to keep pace with the Nuggets' high-powered offense. Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with 26 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns added 23 points and 11 rebounds.

The series shifts to Minneapolis for Game 2 on Tuesday, April 18th. The Nuggets will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead, while the Timberwolves will aim to tie the series and regain home-court advantage.