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The Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Denver Nuggets 119–114 on April 20 at Ball Arena, with Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combining for 54 points to propel the road victory. Edwards led all scorers with 30 points, matching Jamal Murray's output, while Randle added 24 as Minnesota's balanced attack proved decisive. The Timberwolves shot 47.8 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers, slightly outpacing Denver's 44.2 percent accuracy and 15 made threes. Minnesota's rebounding advantage—49 to 43—and 30 assists to Denver's 28 underscored their control, though both teams struggled with turnovers (Minnesota 12, Denver 9). The game stayed tight until the fourth quarter, where Denver's 21-point output proved insufficient to overcome Minnesota's second-quarter explosion of 39 points. The final margin fell below the 232.5-point Vegas total, reflecting defensive resistance in the closing frame. The win positions Minnesota favorably in playoff seeding conversations as the postseason intensifies.
