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Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves Clash at Target Center

As the Denver Nuggets gear up to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent dominant form. The Nuggets have been on a roll, with a notable victory against the Timberwolves on April 22nd, where they secured a 120-111 win. This victory was marked by an impressive offensive display, with Denver shooting 57 percent from the field and an outstanding 67 percent from two-point range.


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The Nuggets' offense has been firing on all cylinders. They've shown that they can control the game's pace and dominate inside the paint, scoring 60 points in that area during their last encounter with Minnesota. Their bench also contributed significantly with 29 points, showcasing depth that could prove vital in upcoming games.


Defensively, Denver has room for improvement despite coming off strong in recent performances. They allowed over 100 points against Minnesota but managed to keep their defensive rating just above average at approximately 109 points per 100 possessions. The key for them will be to tighten up defensively without sacrificing their offensive momentum.


Minnesota should not be underestimated though; they've demonstrated resilience and have players capable of turning games around quickly. In their previous matchup against Denver, they managed to draw more fouls and had a higher free throw percentage (83 percent). However, turnovers were an issue for them as well as containing Denver's potent offense.


Looking ahead to April 24th's game scheduled at Minneapolis' Target Center at 8:30 PM CT (1:30 AM UTC), fans can expect another high-octane battle between these two teams. The Nuggets will likely continue leveraging their high-scoring offense while aiming to improve defensively against a determined Timberwolves squad looking for redemption.


For those unable to attend in person, you won't miss out on any of the action; you can catch live coverage of this thrilling NBA matchup nationally on TNT channel number 245 or locally via BSN channel number 668 and ALT channel number 681 for away supporters.

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