⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Nuggets stayed within a few baskets of the pace we expected all game.
Where it moved
▲ DEN better than we expected
▼ MIN better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 4 points better than our numbers for the Nuggets.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Nuggets won, and why the Timberwolves did not.
From the game
Won the second chances, nineteen offensive rebounds to eleven
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Nuggets
Good plays
- 8-0 run
A 8-0 run took them from 5 down to 3 up
Q3 9:59 · DEN 52-49 MIN
- Lead
Kenyon Martin made Slam Dunk. Assisted by Andre Miller.
OT 4:41 · DEN 90-88 MIN
- Winner
Earl Boykins made 19 ft Jumper. Assisted by Andre Miller.
OT 0:06 · DEN 94-92 MIN
Bad plays
- Turnover
Carmelo Anthony Traveling
Q4 4:11 · DEN 81-78 MIN
- Turnover
Carmelo Anthony Bad Pass. Stolen by Troy Hudson.
Q4 1:34 · DEN 86-84 MIN
- Turnover
24 second
OT 2:16 · DEN 92-90 MIN
Timberwolves
Good plays
- 9-0 run
A 9-0 run took them from 2 down to 7 up
Q2 2:46 · DEN 40-47 MIN
- Ties it
Kevin Garnett made Two Point Shot. Assisted by Troy Hudson.
Q4 0:10 · DEN 88-88 MIN
- Ties it
Kevin Garnett made Two Point Shot.
OT 2:01 · DEN 92-92 MIN
Bad plays
- Turnover
24 second
OT 4:15 · DEN 90-88 MIN
- Turnover
Latrell Sprewell Offensive Foul
OT 0:27 · DEN 92-92 MIN
- Turnover
Latrell Sprewell Foul
OT 0:27 · DEN 92-92 MIN
📊The numbers
| DEN | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% | Shooting from the field | 45% |
| 3 | Threes made | 3 |
| 21% | Three-point accuracy | 33% |
| 17 | Free throws made | 15 |
| 59 | Rebounds | 56 |
| 19 | Offensive rebounds | 11 |
| 25 | Assists | 28 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 10 | Fast break points | 5 |
| 14 | Points off turnovers | 8 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 9 | Steals | 5 |
| 6 | Blocks | 9 |
