The Denver Nuggets (22 - 39) won their second - straight game Wednesday with a 100 - 85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves (13 - 47) 100 - 85 at the Target Center. It appeared as though Denver had hit rock bottom earlier in the week with its sixth straight loss since the All-Star break, which resulted in coach Brian Shaw being relieved of his duties. The Nuggets have responded with two wins in two nights after holding the Bucks and Timberwolves under 100 and 90 points respectively. Kenneth Faried was big for Denver, putting up 18 points and 14 rebounds. The Nuggets won the season - series against the Timberwolves 3 - 1. Denver managed to record a 15 - point victory despite an unusual performance from one of its best players. Ty Lawson, who averages 16 points - per - game, went scoreless on 0 - of - 9 shooting, but still nearly managed a double - double after adding nine assists and seven rebounds. Denver will travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs on Friday. Minnesota has been playing better than its record would suggest of late, but still could n't finish with a victory Wednesday. Nikola Pekovic and Kevin Martin returned to action Wednesday, but made little impact. Pekovic had six points in 15 minutes and Kevin Martin was 3 - for - 15 from the floor on the way to scoring nine points. The Timberwolves will return to action Saturday against Portland.
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