Mar 3, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Ty Lawson (3) drives to the basket during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Nuggets (25-34) suffered another close loss at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night by the final score of 132-128.Kevin Love‘s double-double led the way for the Wolves as he scored 33 points on 10-of-21 shooting, collecting 19 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in the win. Love would also go 11-of-13 from the charity stripe as the Wolves shot 64 total free-throws on the night which would be a franchise record.
Ty Lawsonreturned back into the Denver Nuggets lineup after missing nine games with a fractured rib and would prove to be a key contributor. Lawson finished the game with 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting, going 3-for-4 from behind-the-arc. Lawson would also collect 11 assists and 4 steals as the guard fouled out with under a minute to go in the fourth quarter where Denver went +11 in the scoring column, outscoring the Wolves 45-to-34.
The Minnesota Timberwolves would score a season-high 132 points in the win as former NuggetCorey Brewercontinues to beat down on his former team. The wingman would score 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting to go along with 2 rebounds and 2 steals. Minnesota would also break Denver’s 52 consecutive game win streak when scoring 110+ points at home.
Nuggets small forwardWilson Chandlerkept the team alive late in the four quarter knocking down key three’s late. Wilson would finish the game with 25 points on 11-of-22 shooting, collecting 10 rebounds and 2 assists in the losing effort.Evan Fournierwas cold all game from the field as he was 0-for-4 prior to knocking down a three to bring the Nuggets close in the end as he recorded just five points.
Kenneth Fariedcontinues to show the Nuggets that his post game is still a work in progress and it’s still getting better. The power forward would finish the game with 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting to go along with 8 rebounds and 3 steals. Like Ty Lawson,Randy Foyewould foul out in the late stages of the fourth but would have a productive night. He would score 22 points on 8-of-16 from the field, knocking down 4-of-8 shots from deep.
The Denver Nuggets (25-34) return to action Wednesday night to host the Dallas Mavericks at the Pepsi Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM MT and the game will be televised on ESPN.
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