Murray, Jokic lead Nuggets to 116-105 win over Timberwolves in physical opener to 1st-round series

Jamal Murray scored 30 points, going 16 of 16 from the free-throw line and Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the Denver ...

Nuggets hold off Timberwolves for ‘grimy’ Game 1 win to open NBA playoffs

Nikola Jokic went for a triple-double, and Denver’s defense was as good as its been all season in limiting the Timberwolves ...

NBA playoffs 2026 takeaways: Knicks set the tone vs. Hawks; Nikola Jokić's mastery leads Nuggets by Timberwolves; Cavs bully Raptors

Jokić tallied 25 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists. He finished with five turnovers after committing four in the first half.