In a thrilling double overtime face-off, the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Denver Nuggets 140-139. Nickeil Alexander-Walker secured the win by making two free throws with only 0.1 seconds on the clock. This game took a dramatic turn as Russell Westbrook stole the ball in the dying moments but failed to score, causing a foul that led to the decisive free throws for Alexander-Walker.

Anthony Edwards shined for the Timberwolves with 34 points, while Nikola Jokic had an outstanding game, notching 61 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, marking it as the highest-scoring game for any player this season. The match featured an intense atmosphere with 21 lead changes and saw the Timberwolves extend their winning streak over the Nuggets to six games.

Key Moments:

• The game featured a late play in the second overtime where Jokic was fouled by Jaden McDaniels, allowing Jokic to score, giving the Nuggets a short-lived lead.

Situation Update: The Timberwolves played without Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo due to a suspension for their involvement in an earlier game incident. The Nuggets were also missing key players Jamal Murray (hamstring injury) and Michael Porter Jr. (personal reasons).

Up next, the Nuggets will host the San Antonio Spurs, while the Timberwolves will face the Brooklyn Nets.