NBA: Denver Nuggets Pip Minnesota Timberwolves 123-112 In Seventh Consecutive Victory
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists and three other players had 23 points to lead the Denver Nuggets to their seventh straight victory on Sunday (November 16, 2025), 123-112 over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Tim Hardaway Jr., Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray had 23 points apiece, while Gordon also had 10 rebounds and Murray dished out 12 assists. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards scored 26 points each to lead the Timberwolves, whose four-game winning streak was snapped. Minnesota led 60-55 at halftime, but the Nuggets outscored the Timberwolves in the third and fourth quarters to pull away.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and Nikola Jokic, right, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game, in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after missing a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) goes up for a dunk during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) prepares to shoot as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after a 3-point shot made by center Naz Reid (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) is fouled by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots over Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (32) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Minneapolis. | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr
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