Both benches made minimal impact in Wednesday's Nuggets-Timberwolves game, as the starters led the way for both teams. All ten starters scored in double - digits, as both sides saw the game determined by their primary rotation. For Denver, forward Danilo Gallinari led the way with 18 points. Sophomore Nikola Jokic had an impressive near - triple - double, scoring 16 points to go with a team - high 11 assists and eight rebounds. Guard Gary Harris and forward Wilson Chandler each scored 17. The Nuggets hit over 51 percent of their shots and hit 10 three - pointers on the night. For Minnesota, the young big three of Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, and Andrew Wiggins showcased their skill once again. Towns had 15 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists for a triple - double. LaVine scored 17, and Wiggins had a game - high 25 points. Big man Gorgui Dieng also impressed, scoring 20 points on 9 - of - 11 shooting.
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