Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Denver Nuggets (37-16) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-27) at Target Center
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Sunday February 5, 2023
Denver Nuggets 0, Minnesota Timberwolves 0 (7:00 pm ET)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Katy Winge @katywinge
Everybody asking for the Call of Duty details with this Nuggets team…Murray delivers pic.twitter.com/FrufMQqnKC – 6:46 PM
Everybody asking for the Call of Duty details with this Nuggets team…Murray delivers pic.twitter.com/FrufMQqnKC – 6:46 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain) is OUT vs. Denver. pic.twitter.com/sJuJknK9V8 – 6:44 PM
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Status Report:
Karl-Anthony Towns (Right Calf Strain) is OUT vs. Denver. pic.twitter.com/sJuJknK9V8 – 6:44 PM


Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Starting lineups tonight…
Bruce Brown
Christian Braun
Micheal Porter Jr.
Vlatko Cančar
DeAndre Jordan
D’Angelo Russell
Anthony Edwards
Jaden McDaniels
Kyle Anderson
Rudy Gobert – 6:38 PM
Starting lineups tonight…
Bruce Brown
Christian Braun
Micheal Porter Jr.
Vlatko Cančar
DeAndre Jordan
D’Angelo Russell
Anthony Edwards
Jaden McDaniels
Kyle Anderson
Rudy Gobert – 6:38 PM


Michael Singer @msinger
#Nuggets starters: Bruce Brown, CB, MPJ, Vlatko and DeAndre Jordan. – 6:31 PM
#Nuggets starters: Bruce Brown, CB, MPJ, Vlatko and DeAndre Jordan. – 6:31 PM


Katy Winge @katywinge
The Denver Nuggets will start:
Bruce Brown
Christian Braun
MPJ
Vlatko Čančar
DeAndre Jordan – 6:29 PM
The Denver Nuggets will start:
Bruce Brown
Christian Braun
MPJ
Vlatko Čančar
DeAndre Jordan – 6:29 PM

Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Toughing out the back-to-back from the Pregame Lounge
Nuggets-Timberwolves coming up. Join us
youtube.com/watch?v=MXl0Se… – 6:28 PM
Toughing out the back-to-back from the Pregame Lounge
Nuggets-Timberwolves coming up. Join us

youtube.com/watch?v=MXl0Se… – 6:28 PM



Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Just in: Jack White is available for Denver tonight. He’s back from an adductor strain. Nuggets might need him. – 6:14 PM
Just in: Jack White is available for Denver tonight. He’s back from an adductor strain. Nuggets might need him. – 6:14 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
Injury Update: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokić, and Jamal Murray are OUT for tonight’s game against the Timberwolves. Jack White is available.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/ioGbu11QMV – 6:13 PM
Injury Update: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokić, and Jamal Murray are OUT for tonight’s game against the Timberwolves. Jack White is available.
#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/ioGbu11QMV – 6:13 PM


Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Sounds like Kyle Anderson is preparing to play as well. Will find out officially in about 15 minutes. – 6:12 PM
Sounds like Kyle Anderson is preparing to play as well. Will find out officially in about 15 minutes. – 6:12 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
Without Joker, Jamal, KCP or AG, MPJ might shoot 30 times tonight. Kinda, semi, sorta hoping it happens. – 6:00 PM
Without Joker, Jamal, KCP or AG, MPJ might shoot 30 times tonight. Kinda, semi, sorta hoping it happens. – 6:00 PM



Katy Winge @katywinge
Coach Malone said he doesn’t know how the Nuggets are playing a game 22 hours after the game last night in Denver.
“I think it’s ridiculous. I think it’s a joke.”
Said it’s a recipe for disaster.
Nuggets played at 7pmMT in Denver last night and tip-off tonight is 5pmMT in MN. – 5:37 PM
Coach Malone said he doesn’t know how the Nuggets are playing a game 22 hours after the game last night in Denver.
“I think it’s ridiculous. I think it’s a joke.”
Said it’s a recipe for disaster.
Nuggets played at 7pmMT in Denver last night and tip-off tonight is 5pmMT in MN. – 5:37 PM

Katy Winge @katywinge
Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and KCP did not make the trip to Minnesota and will not play tonight vs the Timberwolves. – 5:31 PM
Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, and KCP did not make the trip to Minnesota and will not play tonight vs the Timberwolves. – 5:31 PM


Katy Winge @katywinge
The Frozen backpack CB has to have as part of his “rookie duties” hits different in Minnesota 😂 pic.twitter.com/54WayzXpB3 – 5:25 PM
The Frozen backpack CB has to have as part of his “rookie duties” hits different in Minnesota 😂 pic.twitter.com/54WayzXpB3 – 5:25 PM

Denver Nuggets @nuggets
The cold never bothered CB anyway
#ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/TQ2xaJXBGH – 5:23 PM
The cold never bothered CB anyway

#ULTRADrip pic.twitter.com/TQ2xaJXBGH – 5:23 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch said Jordan McLaughlin will make his return tonight. – 5:23 PM
Chris Finch said Jordan McLaughlin will make his return tonight. – 5:23 PM

David Thorpe @coachthorpe
I did a search for best 5 man lineups who have played at least 10 games. Found interesting things; 76ers had 2 bench/starters lineups in top 6. Denver, Warriors, Hawks top 3 starting groups. Lakers best lineup ranks 6th overall, and doesn’t include AD. Can someone
if accurate? – 5:20 PM
I did a search for best 5 man lineups who have played at least 10 games. Found interesting things; 76ers had 2 bench/starters lineups in top 6. Denver, Warriors, Hawks top 3 starting groups. Lakers best lineup ranks 6th overall, and doesn’t include AD. Can someone



Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jordan McLaughlin out here for pregame warmups. All signs pointing to his return tonight. (Listed as questionable) pic.twitter.com/owuTf4ip2O – 5:04 PM
Jordan McLaughlin out here for pregame warmups. All signs pointing to his return tonight. (Listed as questionable) pic.twitter.com/owuTf4ip2O – 5:04 PM



Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
I would like to extend a polite invitation for Luka to consider the Nuggets in future trade demands if Dallas continues to make him walk over broken glass at work. Just putting it out there. – 4:35 PM
I would like to extend a polite invitation for Luka to consider the Nuggets in future trade demands if Dallas continues to make him walk over broken glass at work. Just putting it out there. – 4:35 PM

NBA Math @NBA_Math
Including this season, 1,357 qualified seasons have seen a player average at least 20 points per game.
Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid are all putting up historic figures in 2022-23 and deserve plenty of appreciation! pic.twitter.com/x2aC856pdh – 4:34 PM
Including this season, 1,357 qualified seasons have seen a player average at least 20 points per game.
Nikola Jokic, Kevin Durant, and Joel Embiid are all putting up historic figures in 2022-23 and deserve plenty of appreciation! pic.twitter.com/x2aC856pdh – 4:34 PM



NBA Math @NBA_Math
In NBA history, 1,357 qualified seasons have seen a player average at least 20 points per game. You can see all of them here, and you may notice that 2022-23 Nikola Jokic has the best TS% of the entire bunch (with room to spare). pic.twitter.com/LfUYJfmFoq – 4:19 PM
In NBA history, 1,357 qualified seasons have seen a player average at least 20 points per game. You can see all of them here, and you may notice that 2022-23 Nikola Jokic has the best TS% of the entire bunch (with room to spare). pic.twitter.com/LfUYJfmFoq – 4:19 PM


Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
The Nuggets are 4.5 games clear of the Grizzlies for the No. 1 seed in the West. They’re tied with the Celtics for the best record in the NBA.
Here’s how Denver has done it:
thednvr.com/5-stats-that-t… – 4:06 PM
The Nuggets are 4.5 games clear of the Grizzlies for the No. 1 seed in the West. They’re tied with the Celtics for the best record in the NBA.
Here’s how Denver has done it:
thednvr.com/5-stats-that-t… – 4:06 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s Media Meal vs. Denver:
Salad Bar
Schezwan Pepper Lo Mein
Togarashi Spiced Pork Belly
Sweet Soy Red Snapper with Ponzu Rice
Asian Vegetable Blend with Bok Choy, Green Beans, and Carrots
Hot and Sour Soup
Postgame pizza – 4:01 PM
Tonight’s Media Meal vs. Denver:
Salad Bar
Schezwan Pepper Lo Mein
Togarashi Spiced Pork Belly
Sweet Soy Red Snapper with Ponzu Rice
Asian Vegetable Blend with Bok Choy, Green Beans, and Carrots
Hot and Sour Soup
Postgame pizza – 4:01 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I’ve seen a lot of people ask how the Mavericks are gonna defend opposing wings without Dorian Finney-Smith, but…
How on Earth do they plan to handle Nikola Jokic with their current roster?
That was a preexisting concern but a less relevant one as they weren’t all-in yet – 3:51 PM
I’ve seen a lot of people ask how the Mavericks are gonna defend opposing wings without Dorian Finney-Smith, but…
How on Earth do they plan to handle Nikola Jokic with their current roster?
That was a preexisting concern but a less relevant one as they weren’t all-in yet – 3:51 PM

Khobi Price @khobi_price
Final: Magic 119, Hornets 113.
At 22-32, Orlando has already matched its win total from last season.
The Magic go 3-1 on the road trip with victories over the 76ers, Timberwolves and Hornets. – 3:21 PM
Final: Magic 119, Hornets 113.
At 22-32, Orlando has already matched its win total from last season.
The Magic go 3-1 on the road trip with victories over the 76ers, Timberwolves and Hornets. – 3:21 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
great player on the court, but even better person off the court.
@Wendell Moore‘s grandfather is his biggest inspiration.
Inspired By presented by @Deluxe: pic.twitter.com/5lGiaq8pDY – 2:58 PM
great player on the court, but even better person off the court.
@Wendell Moore‘s grandfather is his biggest inspiration.
Inspired By presented by @Deluxe: pic.twitter.com/5lGiaq8pDY – 2:58 PM


Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are all doubtful tonight at Timberwolves. Nuggets likely without four starters on the second night of their back-to-back. – 1:53 PM
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are all doubtful tonight at Timberwolves. Nuggets likely without four starters on the second night of their back-to-back. – 1:53 PM

Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Whole lotta doubtful on the Nuggets injury report for tonight’s game in Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/YOarcSKwjJ – 1:52 PM
Whole lotta doubtful on the Nuggets injury report for tonight’s game in Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/YOarcSKwjJ – 1:52 PM


Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
let’s get the job done.
🎟 » https://t.co/paX4GKPdNZ pic.twitter.com/kTKJomHtco – 1:37 PM
let’s get the job done.
🎟 » https://t.co/paX4GKPdNZ pic.twitter.com/kTKJomHtco – 1:37 PM


Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I’m guessing Ja Morant will be elevated to start the All-Star Game. He was third in fan voting and overall in the guard voting.
Who replaces Stephen Curry will be interesting. De’Aaron Fox? Anthony Edwards? Someone else? – 1:36 PM
I’m guessing Ja Morant will be elevated to start the All-Star Game. He was third in fan voting and overall in the guard voting.
Who replaces Stephen Curry will be interesting. De’Aaron Fox? Anthony Edwards? Someone else? – 1:36 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Tim Connelly discusses Russell, Reid, Towns and how he strategizes when to make trades at the deadline. Here’s my Sunday Q&A with the Timberwolves President: startribune.com/karl-anthony-t… – 1:13 PM
Tim Connelly discusses Russell, Reid, Towns and how he strategizes when to make trades at the deadline. Here’s my Sunday Q&A with the Timberwolves President: startribune.com/karl-anthony-t… – 1:13 PM