Timberwolves vs. Nuggets: Wolves look to avenge prior losses

Dec 28, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is defended by Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) and forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Nuggets won 105-103. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

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Record: 15-28 (9-13 home, 6-15 away)

Starting Lineup

PG – Kris Dunn (3.8 PPG, 2.3 APG, 2.1 RPG, 1.0 SPG)

SG – Zach LaVine (19.8 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.0 APG)

SF – Andrew Wiggins (21.7 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.4 APG)

PF – Gorgui Dieng (10.9 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 2.0 APG, 1.2 BPG, 0.9 SPG)

C – Karl-Anthony Towns (22.3 PPG, 12.0 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.4 BPG)

Key Reserves

With Ricky Rubio out on Sunday, reserve point guard Tyus Jones will be forced into a backup role. He hasn’t seen a lot of minutes this year but when he’s playing, nothing but positive things seem to happen with him on the floor.

Nemanja Bjelica has been struggling with his three-point shooting during the month of January. He’s shooting 20.8 percent (5-24) after hitting on 34.2 percent (13-38) of his threes during the month of December. The Wolves will need him to improve his shooting consistency going forward, starting with tonight’s game. His perimeter defense will also be needed to guard Danilo Gallinari and Nikola Jokic — a couple of big guys who can hit from outside.

Shabazz Muhammad has continued to play well off the bench but still lacks the consistent aggression off the bench that the Wolves desperately need. With his name being attached to the recent Ricky Rubio trade rumors, it’ll be interesting to see if his play is affected.

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