Box Score Breakdown for Saturday, May 04, 2024
Minnesota dominates down low to win Game 1 in Denver
There were 10 ties and six lead changes in this game, with Minnesota riding a 66-55 second half to their Game 1 road victory. The Timberwolves shot 52 percent from the field, while the Nuggets shot 47 percent. Minnesota outrebounded Denver, 47-39, while outscoring them in the paint, 52-42. They also out-blocked them, 6-2.
Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 43 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Karl-Anthony Towns totaled 20 points, four rebounds and three assists. Mike Conley compiled 14 points, four rebounds and 10 assists.
Nikola Jokic led Denver with 32 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Michael Porter Jr totaled 20 points, six rebounds and three steals. Jamal Murray had 17 points and four assists.