Os Nuggets derrotam os Timberwolves por 105-93 no primeiro jogo da série. Nuggets defeat Timberwolves 105-93 in Game 1 of series.

Os Denver Nuggets derrotaram os Minnesota Timberwolves por 105-93 no primeiro jogo, confiando na defesa de elite em vez de marcar. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-93 in Game 1, relying on elite defense rather than scoring. Eles mantiveram Anthony Edwards com 22 pontos e Julius Randle com 16, com Christian Braun e Bruce Brown liderando o esforço defensivo. They held Anthony Edwards to 22 points and Julius Randle to 16, with Christian Braun and Bruce Brown leading the defensive effort. Apesar de terem disparado mal, os Nuggets ganharam graças à sua intensidade, que será fundamental para a continuação da série. Despite shooting poorly, the Nuggets won thanks to their intensity, which will be key as the series continues.