11:30 NBA. The Denver Nuggets, currently third in the Western Conference with a 21-8 record, boast an impressive 80% home win rate. Nikola Jokic has been in outstanding form, highlighted by a triple-double (39 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists) on December 16th in an overtime victory against the Rockets. However, the team faces injury concerns with Gordon and Braun out, and Johnson questionable, impacting their interior depth. The Minnesota Timberwolves, holding fifth place in the West with a 20-10 record, are on a three-game winning streak. Edwards contributed 26 points and 12 rebounds on December 20th against the Thunder, making crucial plays. The Timberwolves have a knack for comebacks, winning 11 games this season after trailing at halftime. Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Over 239.5 points. (Prediction) In their last three meetings, the Nuggets have a 2-1 advantage. The initial spread is Nuggets -2.5 points, with ESPN predicting a 59.9% win probability for the Nuggets. The Nuggets lead the league in offensive efficiency, relying heavily on the pick-and-roll partnership of Jokic and Murray. The Timberwolves, ranking fifth in defensive efficiency, will depend on Gobert's interior defense and Edwards' perimeter defense to challenge the Nuggets' offence. The key battleground will be whether the Timberwolves can limit Jokic's playmaking and if the Nuggets' bench can compensate for the absence of key players. If the Timberwolves can maintain their comeback tenacity, they could potentially upset the Nuggets on the road.